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AK54 ZDL

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,310 mi
Last recorded139,310 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ZDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2024 139,310 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 129,604 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 129,496 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper mount under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper mount under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 122,172 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,992 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 111,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in between treads showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,401 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 102,229 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corroded exhaust main silencer box

Fail 27 Sep 2019 102,205 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corroded exhaust main silencer box

Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,854 miles

Nearside Front steering rack slight oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,074 miles

Exhaust centre silencer and rear box corroding on outer shell

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracks in tread and wearing on inside edge (205/55/16)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroding on inside edges

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Apr 2017 77,074 miles

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

Exhaust centre silencer and rear box corroding on outer shell

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracks in tread and wearing on inside edge (205/55/16)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroding on inside edges

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2015 62,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side and off side rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and off side fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

play in near side and off side steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,153 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 45,134 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 39,411 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,094 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,142 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 19,646 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 13,732 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 9,637 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 ZDL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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