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FB04 JZL

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,109 mi
Last recorded94,109 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 JZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 94,109 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded and worn

front brake discs corroded and worn

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2018 94,102 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded and worn

front brake discs corroded and worn

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,346 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 83,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 76,065 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2014 63,826 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in o/s tie rod

Fail 15 Feb 2013 54,843 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,808 miles

NSR tyre cracked and perishing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in both steering tie-rod joints

Fail 16 Feb 2012 43,724 miles

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)

NSR tyre cracked and perishing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in both steering tie-rod joints

Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,511 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,312 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,236 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,975 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,975 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 JZL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZL, 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 JZL is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 August 2004.

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