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AK54 UKL

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,982 mi
Last recorded90,982 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 UKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,982 miles

eml illuminated

n/s/r coil spring corroded

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,932 miles

brake pipe ferrels corroded

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear shock absorbers corroded

slight play in n/s tierod

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 18 Jul 2016 86,886 miles

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

brake pipe ferrels corroded

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear shock absorbers corroded

slight play in n/s tierod

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,211 miles

coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted and perished tread

slight distortion to o/s/r tyre

slight play in steering rack inner tierods

Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre tread starting to perish

slight distortion to o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,463 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,281 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

coolant low in resevoir

slight play in n/s steering rack inner tie rod

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,412 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and nail in tread

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid slightly low

front brake pads wearing low

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,031 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,806 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 25,027 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,027 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 UKL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

AK54 UKL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is AK54 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 UKL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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