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AK54 ZSL

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,660 mi
Last recorded117,660 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 117,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2022 117,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle due to o/s/f restricted free movement (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2021 113,755 miles

rear axle bushes perishing

Fail 25 Feb 2021 113,753 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))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2020 111,259 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight under body corssion

Fail 28 Jan 2020 111,259 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight under body corssion

Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,185 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 10,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front headlamp aim patterns poor

rear tyres are a different size to the fronts

Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,874 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

flexi pipe split

Fail 9 Jan 2017 89,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

flexi pipe split

Pass 9 Jan 2016 79,224 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 9 Jan 2016 79,224 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2015 68,133 miles

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)

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 24 Jan 2015 68,133 miles

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

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)

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

Sill covers fitted.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 57,028 miles

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 25 Jan 2014 57,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 49,145 miles

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,049 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 27,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,979 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 20,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 17,264 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 13,217 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 12,377 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 ZSL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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