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FD04 VYN

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

125,036 mi
Last recorded125,036 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 125,036 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 125,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 120,257 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 120,257 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 117,506 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,915 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 113,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 108,920 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 108,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre belt (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 May 2017 104,816 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 104,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 100,411 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 100,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2015 93,740 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2014 86,305 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 86,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,325 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 77,323 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2012 69,640 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 69,640 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 62,668 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 62,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 54,218 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 24 May 2010 54,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 46,402 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 46,402 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 39,677 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 33,386 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 33,386 miles

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

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

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 VYN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYN, 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 VYN is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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