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FX04 YFG

2004 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,558 mi
Last recorded142,558 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Astra73,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 YFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 142,558 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 142,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 135,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear both back plates damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 130,796 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 123,437 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 123,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER, O/S/R MOUNTING RUBBER MISSING.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SUSPECT STEERING WHEEL LOOSE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 111,472 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM FRONT FLEXIBLE HAS A LEAK OF GASSES.

EXHAUST SYSTEM FRONT FLEXIBLE IS DETERIORATED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER O/S/R MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,117 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 95,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING BADLY.

N/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

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

O/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,663 miles

1.5 ltrs of engine oil added for emissions test

alloys damaged

front brake pipes corroded

front wipers smearing

insp lamp on dash

n/s/r tyre stepping

ns/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r tyre on 3mm, stepping cracking and low on pressure

os/f tyre on 3mm

rear silencer deteriorated

slight oil residue on engine and gearbox

surface corrosion to exhaust

Fail 24 Apr 2012 86,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1.5 ltrs of engine oil added for emissions test

alloys damaged

front brake pipes corroded

front coil springs corroded

front wipers smearing

insp lamp on dash

n/s/r tyre stepping

o/s/r tyre on 3mm, stepping cracking and low on pressure

os/f tyre on 3mm

rear silencer deteriorated

slight oil residue on engine and gearbox

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,923 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyre tread low

rear brake pads and discs worn

slight play in rack

Fail 5 Apr 2011 76,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyre tread low

rear brake pads and discs worn

slight play in rack

Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

knocking noise on front

Pass 1 May 2009 60,353 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 60,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,929 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,375 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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FX04 YFG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FX04 YFG, 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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FX04 YFG is a 2004 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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