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FD04 BZB

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,155 mi
Last recorded93,155 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR SECTION EXHAUST JOINTS CORRODED

Fail 11 Aug 2015 92,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR SECTION EXHAUST JOINTS CORRODED

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,233 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear and front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear brakes noisy when brake applied

Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,359 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Aug 2013 79,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,845 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 59,869 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,869 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,213 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 59,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,943 miles

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

front bumper is damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2010 47,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper is damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2009 36,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,963 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,961 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,015 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 BZB is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BZB, 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 BZB registered?

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

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