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AK54 ETT

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,471 mi
Last recorded137,471 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ETT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 137,471 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox slight leak and corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 131,467 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake pipe tube nuts corroded/deteriated

engine noisy

fuel cap is of a temporary type but is maintaining sealing arrangment

Fail 28 Sep 2016 131,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect also headlamp glass is deteriated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake pipe tube nuts corroded/deteriated

engine noisy

fuel cap is of a temporary type but is maintaining sealing arrangment

Pass 30 Sep 2015 128,405 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

item removed from drivers view

n/s mirror slightly loose

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust is corroded

several parts of bodywork damaged but no sharp edges present

slight imbalance to rear brakes = 18%

tape on o/s mirror cover but mirror is secure and view is ok

Fail 18 Aug 2015 128,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear seat belt slightly frayed

damage to several parts of bodywork but no sharp edhes present

exhaust slightly corroded/deteriorated

o/s mirror repaired with tape and slightly loose but secure and view is ok

rear backplates corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 123,728 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 123,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,582 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2013 116,582 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2012 110,917 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 110,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 96,800 miles

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)

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2010 75,931 miles

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

nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2009 66,272 miles

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,544 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,021 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 38,021 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 ETT is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ETT, 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 ETT is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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