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FA54 WTU

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,569 mi
Last recorded124,569 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 WTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 124,569 miles

Both headlight aims becomming diffused! (dirty lenses)

Engine oil close to minimum level

Exhaust sysem becomming heavily corroded

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

LPG fuel lines running very close to alternator pulley!

Nearside lower, outer sill section and both nearside doors have accident damage

Nearside steering rack arm is considered to have excessive play!! No play found through steering wheel! Recommend repair/replacement

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 112,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust heat shield loose .centre exhaust shield loose

Fail 7 Jun 2014 112,375 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust heat shield loose .centre exhaust shield loose

Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,395 miles

advise bonnet pull handle missing.

advise crack in nearside door mirror

advise engine management light on

advise front discs worn

advise nearside outer sill damaged.

advise offside rear bumper damaged.

advise slight play in both sides track rods

Fail 15 Jun 2013 90,354 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise bonnet pull handle missing.

advise engine management light on

advise front discs worn

advise nearside outer sill damaged.

advise offside front tyre on legal limit

advise offside rear bumper damaged.

advise slight play in both sides track rods

Pass 16 Jun 2012 67,349 miles

ECU LIGHT ON

Nearside 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)

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside & offside steering arms have slight play

Fail 16 Jun 2012 67,349 miles

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

ECU LIGHT ON

Nearside 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)

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside & offside steering arms have slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2011 56,520 miles

LPG filler dust cap missing

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs worn

Pass 3 May 2010 45,408 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 45,395 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,738 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 34,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,279 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 WTU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

FA54 WTU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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