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AK54 GSZ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,445 mi
Last recorded120,445 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 GSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 120,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 119,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 117,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 115,137 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 115,048 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 110,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper (3.6.B.4d)

nuts corroded front to rear steels to flex

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 90,501 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,461 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,119 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,573 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,533 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,337 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,819 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,010 miles

front tyres starting to wear on iner and outer edges

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 GSZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GSZ, 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 GSZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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