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FB04 CHN

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,319 mi
Last recorded141,319 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 CHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 141,319 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside slight play in inner rack joint

both outer sills damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2018 141,311 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside slight play in inner rack joint

both outer sills damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2017 126,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 3 Nov 2017 126,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight unit broken (6.1.C.1)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 29 Nov 2016 114,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Damaged. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 103,106 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2015 103,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2014 86,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 May 2014 86,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,921 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 75,491 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 75,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,744 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,107 miles

low road grip n/s rear

Fail 2 Mar 2010 65,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low road grip n/s rear

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,559 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,994 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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FB04 CHN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FB04 CHN, 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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FB04 CHN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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