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FA54 WDD

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,188 mi
Last recorded78,188 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 WDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 78,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,064 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 73,064 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 67,123 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak (Gearbox Area) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Both Sides (1.4.A.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded Both Sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 64,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak (Gearbox Area) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Both Sides (1.4.A.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded Both Sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 64,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flex ( Nut Corroded Away) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Joint Unions Also (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flex ( Nut Corroded Away) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Upper Atatchments both sides and relevant chassis area (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Gear Box Area ()

Rear Both Lamps Cloudy

Under Tray From Front Bumper Loose

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,696 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,153 miles

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

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

inner steering rack arms worn on joints

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,786 miles

wear in front brake discs

Fail 19 Feb 2015 54,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wear in front brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,597 miles

neaside front anti-roll drop link has slight play in lower ball joint

offside front track rod end has slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,508 miles

Nearside 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)

n/s/r tyre cracked split and perished badly but no cords

Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,182 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 36,182 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre very badly cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,039 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 31,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

(advise) handbrake travel becong close to excessive travel and close to no reserve reccomend brake service at rear

Pass 9 Jan 2010 24,987 miles

play in offside steering arm .

Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,943 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 9,613 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 9,604 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 WDD is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WDD, 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 WDD is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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