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AK54 ALO

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,211 mi
Last recorded129,211 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ALO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 129,211 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 129,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 123,458 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 113,390 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 113,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 101,692 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 94,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 94,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,251 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 84,251 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,001 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres have age related cracking

n/s/f & n/s/r seat belts not checked, Due to child seats fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,531 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Several small cuts in nearside front tyre tread.

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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AK54 ALO is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK54 ALO, 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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What year was AK54 ALO registered?

AK54 ALO is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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