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AK54 WXJ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,244 mi
Last recorded47,244 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 47,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s+o/s headlamps faded

Fail 19 Sep 2025 47,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s+o/s headlamps faded

Pass 14 Sep 2024 46,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s+o/s headlamps faded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 45,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s+o/s headlamps faded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 44,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s+o/s headlamps faded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 43,298 miles

both head lamp beam patterns poor . polished at time of test

lots of surface corrosion found on under side of vehicle due to lack of use

Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,819 miles

corrosion found on rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2019 41,288 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 41,288 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 39,105 miles

corrosion found on all brake pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,115 miles

corrosion found on all brake pipes and ends

Fail 20 Sep 2017 37,115 miles

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

corrosion found on all brake pipes and ends

Pass 19 Sep 2016 34,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,730 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 32,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,731 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,369 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,978 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,638 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,302 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,353 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 13,782 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 WXJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK54 WXJ registered?

AK54 WXJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is AK54 WXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 WXJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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