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AK54 ZPZ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,041 mi
Last recorded196,041 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 196,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2020 196,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 193,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 193,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 190,929 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 190,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 187,513 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 187,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 183,781 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 183,781 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 179,889 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 176,005 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 176,005 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 172,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 168,626 miles

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

brake discs rusted and worn thin

Pass 28 Jan 2011 155,626 miles

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

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

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

front discs and pads show slight wear

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 29 Jan 2010 127,891 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 101,247 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 73,242 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 73,242 miles

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)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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 ZPZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZPZ, 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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What year was AK54 ZPZ registered?

AK54 ZPZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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