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FA54 MGX

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,659 mi
Last recorded151,659 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 MGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 151,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 145,890 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 135,589 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 129,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight exhaust leak at rear box and front section

Pass 2 Aug 2019 117,055 miles

Appears to be very slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F steering rack arm inner bush

Both front tyres starting to get low on tread

Exhaust front FLEXIBLE section getting corroded and breaking up behind guaze (pipe NOT noisey or insecure at time of test)

Exhaust system getting corroded at central and rear silencer boxes

Front and rear metal b/pipes and b/hoses getting abit corroded at ferrules

Front chassis/central subframe mounting areas getting corroded

H/Light lenses getting abit deteriorated

P/Brake efficiency getting abit low at 19% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Pass 21 Jul 2018 106,650 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,828 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 88,828 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,465 miles

coolant warning on dash.

exhaust system corroded and small leak.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 82,465 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

coolant warning on dash.

exhaust system corroded and small leak.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 82,373 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre rear seat belt does not always clip in securly.

Head lamps are deterioated.

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,648 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 75,648 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 69,395 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,395 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,892 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 58,883 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2011 49,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rack end slight play

Pass 14 May 2011 49,424 miles

o/s rack end slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,071 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 20 Jun 2009 32,851 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,878 miles

front tyres starting to get low

rear tyres just starting to go out of shape on inside edges

Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,742 miles

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

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

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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FA54 MGX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FA54 MGX, 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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FA54 MGX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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