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FD04 AXU

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,035 mi
Last recorded165,035 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 AXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2017 165,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

center and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2016 153,786 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 137,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 137,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 125,679 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 109,216 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 104,260 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 96,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 87,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 87,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,211 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 65,605 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 54,268 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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FD04 AXU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FD04 AXU, 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 FD04 AXU registered?

FD04 AXU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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