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FB04 MXZ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,544 mi
Last recorded108,544 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 MXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 108,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL METAL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH BETWEEN THE TREAD AND JUST 3MM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 104,214 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LENSES FROSTING BUT STILL HAVE VISIBLE BEAM PATTERN (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE OF DISCS CORRODING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 104,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LENSES FROSTING BUT STILL HAVE VISIBLE BEAM PATTERN (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE OF DISCS CORRODING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,654 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES FROSTING BUT IMAGE STILL GOOD

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 100,653 miles

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

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES FROSTING BUT IMAGE STILL GOOD

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,174 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod joint has slight play in it (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,469 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,920 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres wearing on inn er edges

partial dent in fuel tank

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake fluid level needs top up but not quite down to min level

Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 52,966 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,420 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn outer edge suggest tracking

Fail 4 Aug 2009 43,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn outer edge suggest tracking

Pass 8 May 2008 35,050 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,763 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MXZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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