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FD04 DYM

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,295 mi
Last recorded96,295 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 DYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 96,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 86,026 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 86,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 83,758 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 83,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 71,341 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 59,619 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,791 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,623 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,857 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 30,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

gearbox base is damp with oil

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,193 miles

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

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

gearbox base is damp with oil

Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,389 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 23,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,371 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 DYM is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DYM, 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 DYM is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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