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AK54 CSF

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,621 mi
Last recorded123,621 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 CSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 123,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 123,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 119,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 116,704 miles

Exhaust pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 116,702 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 113,154 miles

Exhaust pipe slightly corroded.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 113,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust pipe slightly corroded.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 111,165 miles

Exhaust pipe slightly corroded.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 109,509 miles

Exhaust pipe slightly corroded.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 103,025 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 103,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 88,557 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 88,557 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,013 miles

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

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2009 130,651 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine managment light on

front screen chipped

front wipers smearing slightly

rear wiper blade split

service due

slight uneven tread wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2008 95,854 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 95,834 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 75,586 miles

3 x small chips in windscreen

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play n/s/f steering rack

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 CSF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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