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AK54 GNU

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,698 mi
Last recorded91,698 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 GNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 91,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,437 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end joint worn

Offside Front steering rack end joint worn

handbrake needs adjustment

horn switch needs attention

Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake needs adjustment

Fail 23 Sep 2014 77,014 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake needs adjustment

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,503 miles

nearside steering rack end has play in joint

offside steering rack end has play in joint

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,184 miles

noise from cambelt cover when idling

rear exhaust clamp rotted and needs renewing

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 17 Oct 2012 68,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

handbrake needs adjustment

noise from cambelt cover when idling

rear exhaust clamp rotted and needs renewing

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 24 Sep 2011 62,390 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 62,389 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

n/s track rod has slight play

o/s track rod has slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2010 55,365 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 55,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 48,906 miles

Coolant level low

Front Discs worn

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play steering rack and pinion and/or inner track rod joints.(both sides)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,675 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 39,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,191 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 GNU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GNU, 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 GNU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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