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AK54 TWC

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

220,687 mi
Last recorded220,687 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 TWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 220,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal section of flexi is considerably corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal section of flexi is corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe swollen and blistered. was wet, have dried and re inspected, no obvious leaks at time. On N/s close to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 207,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal section of flexi hose has corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal section of flexi hose has corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 207,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also worn close to legal limit, and considerably cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost completely bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal section of flexi hose has corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal section of flexi hose has corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit, considerably cracked and perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 192,292 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2017 173,986 miles

both rear tyres getting close to tread wear indicators and started to deteriorate

poor beam pattern from headlamps - lenses deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2017 173,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s very worn ()

both front tyres worn - just on limit

both rear tyres getting close to tread wear indicators and started to deteriorate

poor beam pattern from headlamps - lenses deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 158,420 miles

Centre exhaust rubber missing.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 158,420 miles

Centre exhaust rubber missing.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 143,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 127,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 113,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 102,138 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2011 92,331 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

O/S/R BRAKE DISC GETTING POOR (SWEPT AREA).

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,331 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

O/S/R BRAKE DISC GETTING POOR (SWEPT AREA).

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,814 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 79,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 69,281 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 57,426 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,171 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 TWC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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