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FD04 CBX

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,686 mi
Last recorded136,686 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 136,686 miles

Number plates starting to deteriorate

Rear coil Springs rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2019 136,686 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Number plates starting to deteriorate

Rear coil Springs rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2018 124,925 miles

Front brake pipes rusty

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear coil spring rusty

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2017 114,006 miles

Slight play O/S/F anti roll bar link

o/s/r shocker damp

surface rust on o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 16 Jun 2017 114,006 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

o/s/r shocker damp

surface rust on o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 27 Jun 2016 104,474 miles

Front head light lens's starting to discolor

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Offside Rear shock absorber just starting to leak

body damage to o/s/f door

slight dampness starting on pas rack

surface rust starting on o/s/r steel brake pipe to flexy

Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,129 miles

brake hose ferrules rusty

dampness around rack

rear coil springs corroded

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2014 87,234 miles

o/s/r coil spring rusty

slight dampness around rack

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,202 miles

centre silencer corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

surface rust evident on brake pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,364 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on shoulders

o/s/r coil spring rusty

surface rust on n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,520 miles

minor play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

rear exhaust skin rustd away & starting to leak

rust on o/s/r coil spring

Pass 8 Jul 2010 52,624 miles

surface rust starting on rear exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,906 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,307 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,383 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW

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

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 CBX is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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