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AK54 GPF

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,554 mi
Last recorded63,554 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 63,554 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,763 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres Worn on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 58,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Broken off (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres Worn on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 55,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2023 55,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2022 52,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front headlamp slightly deteriorated

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box to centre section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slight wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight dampness on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 46,153 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,667 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 42,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe nut corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Damp round gearbox/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,537 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 34,537 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,343 miles

Coolant leak Coolant Level Low ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box (7.1.2)

Oil leak G/Box sump ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,056 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated on the outer side walls

Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,916 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 17,923 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 16,224 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,909 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,430 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,888 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,090 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,214 miles

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 GPF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GPF, 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 GPF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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