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FD04 LYY

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,295 mi
Last recorded92,295 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 LYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 92,295 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle bushes perished

oil level low

Pass 10 Jul 2025 83,471 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 76,386 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes slightly perished

Pass 1 Aug 2023 71,360 miles

Exhaust flexi webbing broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 71,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Unable to adjust headlight manually or via leveling device (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust flexi webbing broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,770 miles

Offside front strut top mount has slight movement

Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,167 miles

back box corroded

both coil springs corroded

oil leak

rear pads getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2020 64,350 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 62,629 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear back box is corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,701 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres cracked

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,544 miles

Rear both tyres cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,283 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,233 miles

back box heavilly corroded

front discs slight lip

Fail 15 Jul 2015 47,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

back box heavilly corroded

front discs slight lip

Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,278 miles

back box corroded

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2014 43,278 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

back box corroded

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,698 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

back box corroded

rear pads appear low

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,375 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 30,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 27,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,246 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 10,832 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 LYY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

FD04 LYY is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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