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FA54 MZZ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

139,769 mi
Last recorded139,769 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 139,769 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 139,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 132,529 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 125,060 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 122,089 miles

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

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

Offside slight play in inner rack joint

Pass 28 Jan 2022 115,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 115,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 114,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 108,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,405 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2020 102,328 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,897 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 93,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,564 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,961 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 75,961 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall badly perished nail in tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 65,714 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front cracks on tyre inner sidewall

play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Jan 2015 61,445 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,110 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jan 2014 56,084 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,433 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,982 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 21,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 21,085 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 18,025 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 18,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,389 miles

n/s/f tyre at 1mm on very inner edge.

o/s/f tyre at 2mm on inner.

o/s/r tyre punctured unreparble.

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 MZZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FA54 MZZ, 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 MZZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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