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FD04 ERU

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,041 mi
Last recorded138,041 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 138,041 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 138,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Position Lamp Inoperative

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 133,092 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corroded (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system very corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 133,092 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corroded (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 126,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamps opaque/n/s headlamp beam pattern weak

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 119,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both headlamps opaque

engine covers fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure[removed]

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2017 110,672 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,266 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded/worn

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake inner condition very corroded/worn

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall cracked

Offside Rear Tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,655 miles

front brake pads low, discs in poor condition.

n/s/r tyre low and perished.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 90,655 miles

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

front brake pads low, discs in poor condition.

n/s/r tyre low and perished.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,950 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,950 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 4 May 2013 69,645 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 May 2013 69,645 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 56,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 May 2011 38,894 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 38,894 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 29,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,338 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 23,367 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 23,366 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 17,911 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 17,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 ERU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ERU, 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 ERU is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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