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FD04 VBM

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,271 mi
Last recorded58,271 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,271 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,153 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,956 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,903 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,268 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,040 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,998 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,614 miles

all 4 tyres has fine crack on thread all round the tyre code not expose

Pass 30 Jul 2008 15,003 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack around tread area, not deep enough to show cords.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 14,939 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All 4 tyres starting to crack around tread area, not deep enough to show cords.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 11,655 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 VBM is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

FD04 VBM is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is FD04 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD04 VBM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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