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FD04 ERV

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,951 mi
Last recorded132,951 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 ERV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 132,951 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 131,609 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 122,057 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges x 2

Fail 19 Sep 2018 122,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing inner edges x 2

Pass 24 Jul 2017 104,637 miles

Suspect water pump noisy. Recommend investigation

Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,284 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,236 miles

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

coolent leak engine area

Fail 20 Aug 2015 71,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolent leak engine area

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,149 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,166 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 38,166 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,762 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,949 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 21,706 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,272 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,720 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,469 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 ERV is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ERV, 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 ERV registered?

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

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The MOT history for FD04 ERV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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