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FD04 BHK

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,147 mi
Last recorded104,147 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 104,147 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 104,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor performace (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 101,703 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 101,703 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rigid brake pipe to front flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 98,639 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 98,639 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both+worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Steering rack damp

Fail 6 Oct 2021 95,393 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both+worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,311 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 92,311 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,576 miles

Play in n/s/f suspension top mount

Fail 4 Apr 2019 89,576 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Play in n/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,464 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack slightly damp (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 82,809 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 82,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,057 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,740 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriated

Fail 7 Jun 2013 65,740 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,037 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,056 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,388 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wipers starting to tear

offside front tyre has a cut (not deep enough to reach ply/cord) in tread

Pass 22 May 2008 42,504 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

advise n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,775 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 BHK is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BHK, 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 BHK is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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