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FB04 LCY

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,524 mi
Last recorded74,524 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 LCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 74,524 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 68,484 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,566 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Jul 2014 51,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,512 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

middle box corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 46,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coolant level low

middle box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,300 miles

header tank empty

Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,018 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 37,018 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,116 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,183 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,961 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,592 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,069 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 LCY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

FB04 LCY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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