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FD04 EPE

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,965 mi
Last recorded122,965 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 122,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the flexi pipe (7.1.2)

N/S/Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/Front tyre cracking inside the tread patern.

O/S/Rear tyre perished on the outer sidewall

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 118,196 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 118,196 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,807 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 105,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heatshield insicure

Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,241 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 94,241 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 81,826 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 69,915 miles

CHILD SAFETY SEAT FITTED TO OFFSIDE REAR SEAT

SLIGHT CRACKING ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WALL

Fail 9 May 2011 69,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

CHILD SAFETY SEAT FITTED TO OFFSIDE REAR SEAT

SLIGHT CRACKING ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WALL

Pass 5 May 2010 58,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 46,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,826 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 24,641 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 EPE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EPE, 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 EPE is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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