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AK54 YGL

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,158 mi
Last recorded187,158 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 187,158 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 187,384 miles

Offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner shoulder.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test vehicle used as van ()

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint.

Fail 11 Feb 2020 187,384 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glasses dull both sides of car (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. odd to rest of car (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner shoulder.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test vehicle used as van ()

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 178,367 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 178,367 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 175,068 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 175,068 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 167,689 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 156,950 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 139,632 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 19 Jan 2015 139,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 29 Jan 2014 123,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 113,207 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 102,002 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,887 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 88,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 83,226 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 73,115 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 YGL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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