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AK54 GNV

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,983 mi
Last recorded137,983 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 GNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 137,983 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 136,508 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 136,508 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 134,083 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 128,693 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 121,448 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 113,446 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2019 113,445 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2018 105,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2018 105,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,244 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,113 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 82,921 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,490 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,331 miles

FRONT DISC RUSTY ON INNER FACE

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 41,919 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,540 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres cracking and getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,017 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 24,774 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)

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 GNV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GNV, 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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What year was AK54 GNV registered?

AK54 GNV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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