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FD04 BFV

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,677 mi
Last recorded66,677 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 66,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 43,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 43,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 43,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 42,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded at rear joint

Pass 27 Jul 2022 42,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2021 41,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 40,509 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 40,509 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 89,908 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 38,806 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 38,242 miles

Nearside Front drop link rough operation

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 38,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front drop link rough operation

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

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,097 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,032 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 36,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,527 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 32,314 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 30,721 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,779 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,188 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,978 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,568 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 17,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 17,642 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 BFV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 BFV, 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 BFV registered?

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

Is FD04 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD04 BFV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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