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FD04 BRF

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,789 mi
Last recorded139,789 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 BRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 139,789 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 122,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 118,061 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 118,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 109,259 miles

wipers not parking corectley

Fail 16 Jun 2010 109,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers not parking corectley

Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,115 miles

exhaust silencer rusty and outer skin loose

Fail 9 Jun 2008 53,526 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,526 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,125 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 BRF is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BRF, 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 BRF registered?

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

Is FD04 BRF safe to buy?

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