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FA54 WEF

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

208,658 mi
Last recorded208,658 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 WEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 208,658 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shocks corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 208,657 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 200,523 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect And corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect And corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake discs becoming lipped

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 200,499 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect And corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect And corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake discs becoming lipped

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 187,475 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 187,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 167,608 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 148,981 miles

Inner steering rack ball joints worn

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 148,981 miles

Inner steering rack ball joints worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 127,257 miles

Brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

Play in steering

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

Wipers poor

Fail 28 Feb 2015 127,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering

Wipers poor

Pass 20 Feb 2014 107,302 miles

front tyres 2mm

nail o/s/f tyre.

o/s/f flex hose furrel corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight play in steering.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 107,298 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres 2mm

n/s lamp aim just within limit

nail o/s/f tyre.

o/s/f flex hose furrel corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight play in steering.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/ S/R TYRE SMALL CUT

Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,667 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine light on

play in nearside front steering arm

suspect nearside front wheel bearing rough

Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,544 miles

both rear tyres worn low

nearside front wheel bearing rough

nearside rear stop light fitted incorectly

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,604 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 24,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WEF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WEF, 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 WEF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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