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FD04 HXW

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,792 mi
Last recorded107,792 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 107,792 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,171 miles

mirrors temp secured with tape

nsr tyre cracking in tread

osf tyre wearing close to limit and cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 76,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 76,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 72,113 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 71,827 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 67,449 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 67,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre split in tread

Pass 20 May 2016 63,347 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,712 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 58,712 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,518 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 54,518 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,373 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 51,373 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 48,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 44,493 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 41,340 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,592 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,117 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,439 miles

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

surface rust on exhaust

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 HXW is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

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

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