MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Centre/rear exhaust flange is in very poor condition.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible. (6.1.2 (a))
Front flexible exhaust is in poor condition.
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger has corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust is in poor condition.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Centre/rear exhaust flange is in very poor condition.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible. (6.1.2 (a))
Front flexible exhaust is in poor condition.
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main axle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger has corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear exhaust is in poor condition.
Centre exhaust section and Rear exhaust back box flange in very poor condition
Front flexible exhaust section poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.9mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust back box bracket broken and has slight blow
Wipers do not park in correct position
Centre exhaust section and Rear exhaust back box flange in very poor condition
Front flexible exhaust section poor
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.9mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust back box bracket broken and has slight blow
Wipers do not park in correct position
Centre/rear exhaust joint is in poor condition.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust is in poor condition.
Slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre/rear exhaust joint is in poor condition.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust is in poor condition.
Slight engine oil leak
Centre/rear exhaust flange is in poor condition.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
outer sills not visible
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
outer sills not visible
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
sills have covers unable to fully check condition
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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FD04 BYH is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 BYH, 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 BYH is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 June 2004.
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