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AK54 WVF

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,425 mi
Last recorded126,425 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 126,425 miles

Engine rattles

Front number plate cracked

Nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Os rear view mirror damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 108,715 miles

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2021 97,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 97,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,777 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 94,770 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 88,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 81,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 74,039 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,517 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing heavily

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2015 67,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 H (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing heavily

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 44,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 24 Sep 2011 40,150 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 34,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2009 29,147 miles

Air con radiator bottom fin broken off.

Brake fluid level below max.

Pass 20 Sep 2008 23,022 miles

o/s/f wishbone, rear bush has play

Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,388 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 WVF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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