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AK54 ULD

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,041 mi
Last recorded96,041 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 96,041 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 96,041 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,313 miles

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

Slight play evident in NSF track rod spindle.

Fail 1 Apr 2013 87,313 miles

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

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

Slight play evident in NSF track rod spindle.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,993 miles

Advise brake fluid top-up.

Advise play in suspect inner track rod joints offside,nearside.(Steering rack joints).

Bodywork,trim damage around vehicle.

Front,rear brake discs lipped rusty advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 72,350 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 72,350 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 61,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 61,309 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,916 miles

slight nick in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

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 ULD is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ULD, 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 ULD is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is AK54 ULD safe to buy?

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