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FD04 BAV

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,680 mi
Last recorded60,680 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 60,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox rusting

Pass 20 Dec 2018 56,789 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,133 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box corroded/ outer skin peeling & mounting bracket is snapped off

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre have age cracks in the tread

Fail 28 Jun 2016 49,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box corroded/ outer skin peeling & mounting bracket is snapped off

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre have age cracks in the tread

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,687 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both headlight lenses are heavily deteriorated/ fogged

both rear tyres have age cracks and uneven wear

exhaust back box corroded and outer skin peeling away

spare tyre is below the legal limit

Fail 25 Jun 2015 45,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

both headlight lenses are heavily deteriorated/ fogged

both rear tyres have age cracks and uneven wear

exhaust back box corroded and outer skin peeling away

spare tyre is below the legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,297 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded & mounting brackets snapped

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

both rear tyres have age cracks in the tread and uneven wear

Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,852 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have age cracks in the tread

exhaust back box corroded/ outer skin peeling & mounting hanger is loose

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,263 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 36,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,021 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 32,993 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,909 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 26,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,709 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,535 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,301 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 BAV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BAV, 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 BAV registered?

FD04 BAV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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