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FD04 BLZ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,059 mi
Last recorded106,059 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2018 106,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low no image on screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,975 miles

both headlight aim beam patterns weak

centre and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition including join area

rear brake pipes corroding

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,405 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 86,889 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 116,553 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2014 84,048 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wing mirror glass insecure

o/s wing mirror glass insecure

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to windscreen area A but not obscuring view.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,762 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 63,762 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)

Exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 58,656 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,834 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,783 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 42,783 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 10 Mar 2008 35,661 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,428 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 BLZ 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 66.7%.

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

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