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FA54 MUP

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,450 mi
Last recorded82,450 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracks around side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracks around side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust deteriorating outer casing corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 77,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,004 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2013 72,074 miles

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 72,074 miles

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,784 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 49,927 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 42,579 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 42,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2009 34,371 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,253 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2007 20,101 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,235 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 19,184 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MUP is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MUP, 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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What year was FA54 MUP registered?

FA54 MUP is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is FA54 MUP safe to buy?

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