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FA54 NLL

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,355 mi
Last recorded168,355 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 NLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 168,355 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 157,572 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 144,091 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2019 143,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 124,590 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 124,584 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 111,978 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 107,714 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 107,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 103,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 103,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 100,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 100,986 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 97,805 miles

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

slight binding nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 Dec 2012 94,922 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,972 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 87,735 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 87,597 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 80,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 74,381 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,676 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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FA54 NLL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NLL, 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 NLL registered?

FA54 NLL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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