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FA04 ASU

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

65,889 mi
Last recorded65,889 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 ASU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 65,889 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 63,584 miles

both rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2024 63,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2023 60,979 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2022 57,732 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 55,652 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2020 52,929 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,645 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,997 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 47,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Jun 2017 44,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jun 2016 41,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2016 41,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear cracked

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,332 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 36,332 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,917 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 32,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,862 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 29,862 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both cv gaitors are leaking grese but are securely mounted to the housing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,834 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,473 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 16,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,388 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 11,798 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 11,780 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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FA04 ASU is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 58,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA04 ASU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FA04 ASU registered?

FA04 ASU is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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