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FD04 CEA

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,378 mi
Last recorded59,378 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 59,378 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,581 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 52,481 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,425 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn.

corroded rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,399 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 35,394 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 CEA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD04 CEA?

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What year was FD04 CEA registered?

FD04 CEA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 June 2004.

Is FD04 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD04 CEA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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