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AK04 ZSD

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,503 mi
Last recorded96,503 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,503 miles

Corrosion to all flexi ferrules

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake discs corrded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear light cluster cracked

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,777 miles

Corrosion to ferrules front and rear

Nearside Front Exterior mirror is damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 94,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to ferrules front and rear

Nearside Front Exterior mirror is damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 93,236 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked and taped up

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2017 93,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside door mirror cracked and taped up

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,872 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,413 miles

advise front discs badly corroded inner edge

slight play in nearside anti roll bar link

Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,009 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 82,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2013 82,753 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,512 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,798 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 51,008 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes out of balance

rear discs worn and rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,008 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes out of balance

rear discs worn and rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2010 50,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED / WORN.

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,883 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTER METAL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

REAR TRANSVERSE METAL BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 43,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTER METAL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR TRANSVERSE METAL BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,225 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AK04 ZSD is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 73,048 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK04 ZSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK04 ZSD is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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