2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DU54 XAV
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 128,382 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2021.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Sept 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU54 XAV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2020
- 128,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU54 XAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (DU54 XAV) between September 2007 and November 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))”.
DU54 XAV Mileage History
- 06/09/200747,873 mi
- 07/08/200867,055 mi+19,182 mi
- 07/08/200867,055 mi
- 04/03/200974,711 mi+7,656 mi
- 04/03/200974,711 mi
- 01/03/201090,531 mi+15,820 mi
- 01/03/201090,531 mi
- 15/12/201094,152 mi+3,621 mi
- 25/11/201198,816 mi+4,664 mi
- 25/11/201198,816 mi
- 25/10/2012102,600 mi+3,784 mi
- 25/10/2012102,600 mi
- 25/10/2013106,124 mi+3,524 mi
- 26/11/2014109,358 mi+3,234 mi
- 26/11/2014109,358 mi
- 16/11/2015111,638 mi+2,280 mi
- 29/11/2016114,477 mi+2,839 mi
- 27/11/2017117,814 mi+3,337 mi
- 27/11/2018122,735 mi+4,921 mi
- 27/11/2018122,735 mi
- 27/11/2019127,618 mi+4,883 mi
- 27/11/2019127,618 mi
- 28/11/2020128,382 mi+764 mi
Average of roughly 6,086 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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