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FB04 DVZ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,471 mi
Last recorded118,471 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 DVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 118,471 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,649 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,311 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 92,311 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,706 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 84,706 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 76,510 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 76,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 68,865 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 60,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,664 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,258 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 51,258 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,297 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 41,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,486 miles

Handbrake poor

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2008 34,486 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake poor

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,200 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 29,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 May 2007 24,096 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 DVZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DVZ, 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 FB04 DVZ registered?

FB04 DVZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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