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2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration FX04FBC
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,427 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front sections (1.1.11 (c))
17 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front sections (1.1.11 (c))
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,966 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
18 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,833 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- front sub frame has under-tray fitted preventing full inspection for corrosion (visible corrosion trough wheel arch when vehicle elevated) it is strongly recommended this is removed and assessed
- corrosion to exposed hand brake cables
- both front head lamps deteriorated
- Offside Front tyre has cracking/ cuts sidewall to tread no cords exposed
- Nearside Front tyre has damage and wear marks on side wall /sidewall to tread no cords exposed at time of mot
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
18 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre has damage and wear marks on side wall /sidewall to tread no cords exposed at time of mot
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front tyre has cracking/ cuts sidewall to tread no cords exposed
- both front head lamps deteriorated
- corrosion to exposed hand brake cables
- front sub frame has under-tray fitted preventing full inspection for corrosion (visible corrosion trough wheel arch when vehicle elevated) it is strongly recommended this is removed and assessed
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,756 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- All tyres have cracking in tread
- Offside Front Tyre has slight separation of side wall to tread no cords exposed at time of mot
- Nearside Front Tyre has damage to n/s/f outer edge and side wall
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,533 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- front sub frame rusty
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)
18 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,143 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- both front head lamps deteriourated
18 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front head lamps deteriourated
14 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,678 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,460 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014 4 Jun 202619 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,880 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,880 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,305 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2012 4 Jun 20267 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 81,305 MI
4 Jun 202628 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,495 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2012 4 Jun 202617 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,851 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2011 4 Jun 20261 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,872 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2010 4 Jun 202610 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,390 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2009 4 Jun 202627 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,123 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2008 4 Jun 202627 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 39,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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FX04FBC was registered on 2004-04-01
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