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AK54 XHD

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,242 mi
Last recorded128,242 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 XHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 128,242 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 118,021 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 113,354 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen has a small chip [at time of testing] (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,997 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 107,997 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 102,051 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 97,823 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 97,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,090 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,173 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 82,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,983 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,818 miles

Offside rear outer tyre wall starting to perish / crack

Fail 22 Oct 2012 75,818 miles

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

Offside rear outer tyre wall starting to perish / crack

Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,731 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,509 miles

Traction control lamp is illuminated

Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,161 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,763 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,815 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 52,643 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres on 2.0mm

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 XHD is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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