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FD04 BTE

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

86,919 mi
Last recorded86,919 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 86,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 73,092 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 55,855 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 37,271 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 36,626 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 35,814 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 34,152 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 33,227 miles

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

nearside and offside plastic head lamp covers litle dull but beam pattern good

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2017 32,188 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 31,228 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,284 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 29,207 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,979 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 26,721 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 24,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 24,787 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 22,488 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 20,302 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 17,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 15,449 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 BTE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BTE, 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 BTE registered?

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

Is FD04 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD04 BTE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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