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FD04 BZR

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,567 mi
Last recorded131,567 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 131,567 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wipers are very slow to self park

Offside Front headlight cloudy

Pass 25 May 2016 128,653 miles

Centre exhaust rubber is missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first joint (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 128,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe? (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust hangar broken

Pass 21 May 2015 120,304 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 120,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 19 May 2014 109,784 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 heatshield is loose

Pass 20 May 2013 98,006 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 May 2013 97,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 87,168 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust system is badly deteriated

o/s rear tyre is wearing uevenly

Pass 10 May 2011 73,629 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2010 61,854 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 61,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 52,674 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 52,496 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 41,135 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2008 40,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 27,554 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 BZR is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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