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AF04 FDA

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,629 mi
Last recorded108,629 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 108,629 miles

front gearbox mount deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2014 108,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

front exhaust flange bolt missing

front gearbox mount deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2014 108,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

engine light on

front to rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Apr 2014 108,261 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 7 May 2013 99,046 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 98,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 94,329 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 88,247 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 81,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,941 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 54,286 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 28,057 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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AF04 FDA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF04 FDA, 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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AF04 FDA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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