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AK54 TVY

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,082 mi
Last recorded181,082 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 181,082 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 161,497 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 136,195 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 136,184 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 122,867 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 122,856 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 112,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 103,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2015 103,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2014 91,165 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,979 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,046 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,363 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,970 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 22,227 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 TVY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

AK54 TVY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is AK54 TVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 TVY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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