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AF04 FSU

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,071 mi
Last recorded144,071 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 144,071 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 144,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 138,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2016 133,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2015 127,300 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 117,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 117,289 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 106,568 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 106,568 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2012 100,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 87,180 miles

Front brake discs & pads worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,689 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 61,433 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 46,856 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 46,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2007 26,050 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 FSU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF04 FSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF04 FSU registered?

AF04 FSU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 May 2004.

Is AF04 FSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 FSU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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