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FB04 FLP

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,722 mi
Last recorded74,722 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 74,722 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 74,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,180 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,233 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 69,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 69,560 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,440 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 64,866 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 54,179 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 44,841 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2015 39,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2014 35,512 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2013 31,661 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 27,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,311 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,114 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 17,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 13,339 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 13,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 8,737 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 8,354 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 FLP is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FB04 FLP registered?

FB04 FLP is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is FB04 FLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB04 FLP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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