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AK54 ZDG

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,801 mi
Last recorded104,801 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ZDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 104,766 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 100,000 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,964 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine noisey

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 77,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

middle exhaust getting weak

o/s rear tyre perished no cords visable

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,112 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 74,722 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust heatshield loose in tunnel

hand brake leather cover loose around mechanism

handbrake cable gaitors split

nearside front tyre worn on extreme inside edge

offside front tyre worn on extreme inside edge

Fail 24 Nov 2014 72,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust heatshield loose in tunnel

handbrake cable gaitors split

nearside front tyre worn on extreme inside edge

offside front tyre worn on extreme inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2013 63,516 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 63,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,540 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,670 miles

o/s/r n/s/r and o/s front tyre treads approx 3mm

wear in steering rack joints

Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,007 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,693 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 35,690 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,356 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,388 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 ZDG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZDG, 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 ZDG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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