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FD04 BYH

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,014 mi
Last recorded106,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 106,014 miles

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.

Fail 26 Jul 2019 106,014 miles

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.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,727 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 96,727 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,426 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 88,426 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,878 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,077 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,493 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 70,493 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 65,803 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 65,778 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,504 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 49,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,842 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 32,412 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 25,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,147 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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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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