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AK54 COU

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,133 mi
Last recorded129,133 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 COU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 129,133 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 129,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 119,499 miles

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

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

o/s/f steering arm has play

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2015 119,498 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f steering arm has play

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 111,195 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 111,195 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 105,246 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 105,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust section corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 96,714 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 88,501 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,678 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,012 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 72,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,775 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,043 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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AK54 COU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK54 COU, 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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AK54 COU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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