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AK54 XHG

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,259 mi
Last recorded43,259 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 XHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 43,259 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S &O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 42,930 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both close to limit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers noisy

Fail 3 Sep 2024 42,930 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both close to limit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers noisy

Pass 5 Sep 2023 42,395 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded o/s/f on limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 42,395 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded o/s/f on limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 41,796 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 41,796 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 41,224 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 39,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 9 Sep 2019 38,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,356 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brakes noisey in opperation

Pass 3 Sep 2015 28,243 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,191 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 22,852 miles

Gear oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 20,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,209 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 14,825 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall thin

Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,065 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,466 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 7,926 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 XHG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

AK54 XHG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is AK54 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 XHG 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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