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AK54 GNN

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,601 mi
Last recorded124,601 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 124,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

from lamps slightly misty

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 18 Jan 2021 116,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 107,763 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 103,047 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 98,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 95,679 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,598 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 89,790 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 88,790 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,488 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 80,678 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

customer advised that cylinder capacity on mot inspection information classed as 1796cc, and vehicle badged as 1600 with a z16ep engine code.

parking brake travel high

Fail 21 Nov 2011 80,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

customer advised that cylinder capacity on mot inspection information classed as 1796cc, and vehicle badged as 1600 with a z16ep engine code.

parking brake travel high

Fail 22 Nov 2010 76,265 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,265 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,677 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,340 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,502 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AK54 GNN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GNN, 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 GNN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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