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AK54 TBX

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,758 mi
Last recorded144,758 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 144,758 miles

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

noisey cv joint

Fail 25 Oct 2021 144,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

noisey cv joint

Pass 26 Oct 2020 138,986 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 138,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 132,636 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre is wearing slightly on the outer edge of the tread

rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2019 132,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre is wearing slightly on the outer edge of the tread

rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2018 120,594 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2018 120,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 106,420 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

gear oil leak- nearside driveshaft seal

Fail 11 Nov 2017 106,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

gear oil leak- nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

only just passed its CO emissions

warning light indicates a fault with the engine management systems

Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,935 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,691 miles

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

eml light on dash

Fail 3 Nov 2014 70,691 miles

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

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

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

eml light on dash

Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,096 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 51,248 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 41,865 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 32,943 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)

front tyre treads low on edges.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 32,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

front tyre treads low on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2009 26,912 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on outer egde of tread.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,592 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 22,592 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 17,769 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
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AK54 TBX 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 65.2%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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