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FD04 ERK

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,505 mi
Last recorded106,505 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 ERK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 106,505 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 106,505 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 93,396 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2012 79,483 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 79,483 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 65,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2010 57,760 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 57,760 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 49,985 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 41,136 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,989 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 31,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ERK is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ERK, 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 ERK registered?

FD04 ERK is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is FD04 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD04 ERK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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