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FD04 VDG

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,122 mi
Last recorded51,122 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,122 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both lens are worn (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,858 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

headlamp lenses deterioated

rattling from engine and oil pressure light intermittantly illuminates

Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,845 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both headlamp lenses deterioated

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 47,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 heavily perrished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both headlamp lenses deterioated

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre perihed.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 43,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 41,821 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,311 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,746 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,749 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,892 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 26,632 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 VDG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VDG, 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 VDG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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