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FD04 AVF

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,622 mi
Last recorded161,622 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 AVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 161,622 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

m.iu.l. on. 2 front inertia reels sluggishy t5o recoil. covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 153,870 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusting

m.i.l. on, both front inertia reels sluggish to recoil, covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2020 153,870 miles

Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusting

m.i.l. on, both front inertia reels sluggish to recoil, covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 144,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 144,172 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front and rear and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 128,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 113,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 113,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,925 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin

Fail 19 Jan 2016 102,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin

Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,538 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 72,752 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 72,752 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 46,364 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,969 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 44,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 42,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,574 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,303 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,754 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,268 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,572 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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FD04 AVF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 FD04 AVF, 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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FD04 AVF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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