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2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · G16 BEM

G16 BEM

2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 128,360 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2020.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2004 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 Nov 2020
Road Tax
Untaxed (29 Feb 2020)
Recorded Mileage
128,360 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 Nov 2020
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 29 Feb 2020
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1796cc

G16 BEM Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2019
  • 128,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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G16 BEM Mileage History

  1. 26/07/200757,507 mi
  2. 26/07/200757,507 mi
  3. 17/07/200877,331 mi+19,824 mi
  4. 17/07/200877,331 mi
  5. 10/10/200878,242 mi+911 mi
  6. 15/10/200878,242 mi
  7. 14/10/200983,914 mi+5,672 mi
  8. 14/10/201090,079 mi+6,165 mi
  9. 08/10/201195,679 mi+5,600 mi
  10. 04/10/2012100,504 mi+4,825 mi
  11. 02/05/2013103,039 mi+2,535 mi
  12. 02/05/2013103,039 mi
  13. 02/04/2014105,769 mi+2,730 mi
  14. 04/04/2015108,964 mi+3,195 mi
  15. 16/04/2016112,385 mi+3,421 mi
  16. 16/04/2016112,385 mi
  17. 29/04/2017118,601 mi+6,216 mi
  18. 23/04/2018123,709 mi+5,108 mi
  19. 24/04/2018123,709 mi
  20. 30/04/2019128,360 mi+4,651 mi

Average of roughly 6,024 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

G16 BEM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 09:42
MOT Analysis

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

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (G16 BEM) between July 2007 and April 2019.

The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 30 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.

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