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FD04 EPP

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,783 mi
Last recorded109,783 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 109,783 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 109,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,627 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,476 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 81,466 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,728 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,019 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

Fail 23 Sep 2013 63,432 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,432 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,855 miles

corrosion on rear faces of front brake discs

cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,605 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 53,076 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,064 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 40,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,181 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,951 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,111 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,165 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 EPP is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPP, 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 EPP is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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