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FB04 MTJ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,185 mi
Last recorded123,185 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 MTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 123,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 123,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 112,464 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 112,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 100,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 96,123 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,239 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,731 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,120 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Oct 2014 60,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Oct 2013 54,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

boot do not open from outside

coolant level low

Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

boot do not open from outside

coolant level low

Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2012 49,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 43,759 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,021 miles

O/S REAR BRAKE-PAD HAS WORN EXTREMELY LOW.....(JUST OUTSIDE LEGAL LIMIT)....Thanx.....

Pass 17 Jul 2009 29,646 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 29,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,694 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 15,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MTJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

FB04 MTJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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