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AO54 AKN

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,571 mi
Last recorded40,571 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 AKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 40,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 39,527 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 38,304 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 38,304 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 37,139 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 37,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 36,169 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack inner pivot joints

Fail 26 Nov 2018 36,167 miles

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

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

slight play in both steering rack inner pivot joints

Pass 29 Nov 2017 35,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 33,533 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 31,585 miles

brake flexi hoses corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,041 miles

slight play in steering rack

brake flexi hose ends corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,293 miles

brake flexi ends corroded

slight play in steering rack

slight white light both rear indicators

Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,487 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 26,487 miles

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

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

slight movement in both front track rod ends

Pass 3 Nov 2011 23,577 miles

slight movement in both rack ends

Pass 3 Nov 2010 20,835 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,349 miles

both front tyres becoming low on tread edges

Pass 1 Nov 2008 15,674 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 12,873 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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AO54 AKN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO54 AKN, 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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AO54 AKN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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