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FB04 DBZ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,663 mi
Last recorded191,663 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 191,663 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()

Offside Front Bumper insecure damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced temp repaired needs attention (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 191,663 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()

Offside Front Bumper insecure damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced temp repaired needs attention (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 183,438 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 183,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 170,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit outside of prescribed area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit outside of prescribed area (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 170,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense faded (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit outside of prescribed area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit outside of prescribed area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 164,270 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 164,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 153,837 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 153,837 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 143,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 143,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 134,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 134,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 121,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 109,097 miles

water level low topped up

Pass 13 Jun 2009 95,461 miles

o/s and n/s steering rack link rod inner joints worn to limit

slight missmatch on head light image colour

Pass 21 Jun 2008 86,131 miles

front and rear disc facings worn and slight corrosion

n/s rack end worn

Pass 25 Jun 2007 74,743 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 DBZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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