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FD04 EPV

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,651 mi
Last recorded124,651 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 124,651 miles

Offside and nearside front brake discs and pads worn.

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes worn.

Offside front tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 11 May 2017 114,240 miles

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes worn.

Wiper blades smearing screen.

Fail 11 May 2017 114,240 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes worn.

Wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 9 May 2016 101,479 miles

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread and wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside front headlamp misted and in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2015 88,912 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DELAMINATED.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS METAL OBJECT IN TREAD.

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS FADED.

PARK-BRAKE CABLES CORRODED AND SYSTEM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 14 May 2014 78,991 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs and pads corroded and pitted

Offside front headlamp lens misted

Fail 14 May 2014 78,991 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs and pads corroded and pitted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front headlamp lens misted

Pass 14 May 2013 69,747 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR BARS.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS STARTING TO DULL.

PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

Fail 14 May 2013 69,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR BARS.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS STARTING TO DULL.

PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 15 May 2012 62,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 May 2011 55,902 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs pitted/scored

Pass 5 May 2010 48,932 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 42,304 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN.

Pass 7 May 2008 36,265 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Slight blow at exhaust intermediate and rear sections

Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,137 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 31,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EPV 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 75%.

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 EPV, 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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What year was FD04 EPV registered?

FD04 EPV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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