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AK54 XWT

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,773 mi
Last recorded159,773 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 XWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 159,773 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

eml on

engine noise

unable to open boot lid.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 159,773 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

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

Front number plate damaged

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

eml on

engine noise

unable to open boot lid.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 141,684 miles

BOOT WIL NOT OPEN

EML LIGHT ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,241 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

EML LIGHT ON

NOISE FROM ENGINE

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 118,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

EML LIGHT ON

NOISE FROM ENGINE

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,441 miles

engine noisy.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 95,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine noisy.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,821 miles

TIMING CHAIN VERY NOISY.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 74,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

TIMING CHAIN VERY NOISY.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,026 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO AGE CRACK.

GEARBOX WET WITH OIL.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 14,258 miles

front number plate cracked

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AK54 XWT is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XWT, 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 XWT is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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