MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FA54 WTU safe to buy?
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