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FD04 CAA

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,540 mi
Last recorded59,540 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 59,540 miles

Central EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING & NAIL IN TREAD 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH AXLE BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 57,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH AXLE BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 55,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 51,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH AXLE BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes starting to crack (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 46,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 43,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,454 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & nail 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,824 miles

Nearside 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,420 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,398 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 34,398 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 32,552 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 30,533 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 28,222 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 25,960 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 24,294 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 24,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 23,141 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,349 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,686 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 15,758 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 CAA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAA, 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 CAA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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