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AK54 ZPW

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,489 mi
Last recorded121,489 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 121,489 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 121,489 miles

Emissions not tested won't idle (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s/f steering tie-rod

slight play in o/s/f steering tie-rod

Fail 19 Jan 2016 96,790 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s/f steering tie-rod

Pass 28 Jan 2015 84,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 19 Jan 2015 84,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,615 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f inner track rod joint has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2013 63,269 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 63,268 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 55,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,912 miles

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

slight play in o/s track rod inner joint

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,040 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,078 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 ZPW is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZPW, 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 ZPW is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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