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FD04 ETA

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,144 mi
Last recorded128,144 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 128,144 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 128,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,771 miles

Handbrake not much reserve travel

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 107,771 miles

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

Handbrake not much reserve travel

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 95,777 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 89,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre splitting

Pass 1 Apr 2017 83,715 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 70,656 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,428 miles

battery loose

nearside fornt tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 16 Apr 2015 65,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre on legal limit

battery loose

nearside fornt tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,946 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 57,946 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,103 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 52,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,725 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,866 miles

n/s/f strut misting of oil

o/s mirror has crack in it

Fail 18 Nov 2010 40,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f strut misting of oil

o/s mirror has crack in it

Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,594 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,104 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 23,799 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 ETA is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ETA, 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 ETA registered?

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

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