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FD04 HXR

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,398 mi
Last recorded147,398 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 HXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 147,398 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 139,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing poor condition

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 130,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 121,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 114,250 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 107,505 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,235 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/deteriorating and slightly out of shape

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,034 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,300 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 67,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre well worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 23 Jan 2016 64,557 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 64,557 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,133 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,197 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 54,197 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 49,259 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 49,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,086 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 43,086 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,563 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,749 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,975 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,688 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 HXR is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

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

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