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FB04 MYM

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,244 mi
Last recorded118,244 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 MYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 118,244 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 118,243 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,787 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 116,525 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 96,231 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,678 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 86,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 80,144 miles

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

slight play offside front track rod

Pass 13 Aug 2012 75,659 miles

N/S/F Tyre cut on sidewall not showing any cords.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 69,554 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,154 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 63,060 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 57,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,847 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,675 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 53,675 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,959 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 40,959 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 MYM is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MYM, 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 MYM is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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