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FD04 HXS

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,420 mi
Last recorded174,420 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 HXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 174,420 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 174,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 166,444 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 141,082 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking inside tread

O/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

O/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2019 141,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

N/S/R tyre cracking inside tread

O/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 22 May 2018 132,289 miles

tyre has nail in it, but holding pressure

Pass 22 May 2017 124,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 124,444 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 115,505 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 115,505 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 107,553 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise all 4 tyres

advise offside front inner whishbone bush

Pass 8 May 2014 99,302 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 91,276 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 84,257 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 74,392 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 74,392 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 65,052 miles

advise front brake discs

advise slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Fail 11 May 2010 65,052 miles

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

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

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

advise front brake discs

advise slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 21 May 2009 55,321 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 45,380 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,571 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 HXS is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc 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 HXS, 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 HXS is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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