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FD04 BSU

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,827 mi
Last recorded75,827 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,827 miles

nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 3 Oct 2015 67,807 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 67,807 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,453 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 59,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 56,404 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Mar 2013 50,151 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,151 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,722 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 43,722 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,452 miles

n/ s front door mirror cover missing

n/s front tyre small surface cut in outer side wall

rear brake inbalancehigh 24 percent

rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 1 Jun 2010 36,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/ s front door mirror cover missing

n/s front tyre small surface cut in outer side wall

rear brake inbalancehigh 24 percent

rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,809 miles

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

n/s door mirror missing

rear brake imbalance high 26 percent

rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2009 30,809 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s door mirror missing

rear brake imbalance high 26 percent

rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,884 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 21,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management warning light on.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,502 miles

engine management warning light on.

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 BSU 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 50%.

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 BSU, 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 BSU registered?

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

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