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2004 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7L Diesel · FL54 VGY

FL54 VGY

2004 Vauxhall Astravan (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2004. Recorded mileage 173,957 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
Year / Origin
2004 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/12/2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (28/03/2020)
Recorded Mileage
173,957 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/12/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 28/03/2020
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2004
Engine
1686cc

FL54 VGY Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2018
  • 173,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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FL54 VGY Mileage History

  1. 10/12/200768,879 mi
  2. 05/12/200883,880 mi+15,001 mi
  3. 11/12/2009102,067 mi+18,187 mi
  4. 19/12/2010114,680 mi+12,613 mi
  5. 04/12/2011122,325 mi+7,645 mi
  6. 10/12/2012130,456 mi+8,131 mi
  7. 10/12/2012130,456 mi
  8. 27/11/2013140,040 mi+9,584 mi
  9. 27/11/2013140,040 mi
  10. 05/12/2014148,777 mi+8,737 mi
  11. 15/12/2015156,546 mi+7,769 mi
  12. 09/12/2016162,298 mi+5,752 mi
  13. 13/12/2017168,595 mi+6,297 mi
  14. 17/12/2018173,957 mi+5,362 mi

Average of roughly 9,536 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

FL54 VGY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 17:07
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astravan (FL54 VGY) between December 2007 and December 2018.

The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 December 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.

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