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FD04 WJZ

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,907 mi
Last recorded77,907 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,907 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 77,851 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust pipe/flex pipe in very poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2021 67,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust pipe/flex pipe in very poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2020 54,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flexi ferrule are slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 54,825 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flexi ferrule are slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 42,976 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 42,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 42,482 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 42,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,818 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 40,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 40,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken lower anchorage ring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 40,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,733 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 36,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 34,866 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 32,618 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 31,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,489 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 28,209 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 24,845 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 24,845 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 WJZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

FD04 WJZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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