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FD04 BZW

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,980 mi
Last recorded90,980 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 90,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 90,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 90,921 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 90,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 90,313 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 90,313 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 89,900 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 89,173 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 82,853 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 82,853 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 78,709 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 78,709 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,553 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 69,890 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 69,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 65,367 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 61,732 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 61,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 57,663 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 57,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 53,928 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 44,563 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 40,785 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 38,174 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 29,461 miles

both front tyres geting low on edges 185/65/15

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 BZW is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BZW, 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 BZW registered?

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

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The MOT history for FD04 BZW shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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