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FD04 EPN

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,652 mi
Last recorded111,652 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 EPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 111,652 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 111,652 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 108,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 108,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 104,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 93,418 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 86,646 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 78,250 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,884 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,270 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 73,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,230 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,333 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 57,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 47,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2008 38,025 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 27,291 miles

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 EPN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EPN, 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 EPN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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