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AO53 KVP

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,328 mi
Last recorded53,328 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 53,328 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 46,672 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Pipe Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 46,672 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front central Mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both fronts 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Pipe Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 42,791 miles

slight wear front tyres

Pass 2 Nov 2022 40,476 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre perishing and on 3m

Pass 5 Nov 2021 38,919 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 4 Nov 2021 38,917 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

centre exhaust starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Nov 2020 38,210 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 3 Nov 2020 38,209 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2019 37,545 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f brake ferrule starting to corrode

Fail 30 Oct 2019 37,534 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f brake ferrule starting to corrode

Pass 22 Oct 2018 36,539 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

dip beams slightly out of focus

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2017 35,607 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 35,495 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,128 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 32,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,298 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,573 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,573 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 19,070 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 19,070 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 14,452 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 7,118 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 5,664 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 3,985 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 2,450 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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AO53 KVP is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO53 KVP, 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 AO53 KVP registered?

AO53 KVP is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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