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AK54 UJR

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,906 mi
Last recorded108,906 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 108,906 miles

Wiper scratches to windscreen, n/s

Fail 10 Jul 2021 108,790 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust leak front

Wiper scratches to windscreen, n/s

Pass 18 Jul 2020 106,858 miles

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 20 Jul 2019 105,024 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 103,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 98,000 miles

drivers seat up and down mechanism slightly out but seat secure for and aft

exhaust system starting to corrode

headlamp lenses are starting to go opaque

Pass 4 Jul 2016 91,448 miles

both front headlamp lenses are starting to go opaque

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,685 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 83,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 73,848 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,513 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 66,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 60,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,875 miles

slight play both front drop links

Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,891 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 50,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,049 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,202 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 UJR is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UJR, 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 UJR is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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