2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KJ53 OWF
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 70,632 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2018.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Oct 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ53 OWF Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2017
- 70,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ53 OWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (KJ53 OWF) between January 2007 and January 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front 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)”.
KJ53 OWF Mileage History
- 17/01/200725,596 mi
- 23/01/200833,690 mi+8,094 mi
- 30/09/200939,571 mi+5,881 mi
- 14/10/201042,598 mi+3,027 mi
- 03/04/201248,385 mi+5,787 mi
- 03/04/201248,387 mi+2 mi
- 02/04/201353,328 mi+4,941 mi
- 23/01/201457,361 mi+4,033 mi
- 12/01/201561,353 mi+3,992 mi
- 12/01/201561,353 mi
- 11/01/201666,226 mi+4,873 mi
- 11/01/201666,228 mi+2 mi
- 09/01/201770,632 mi+4,404 mi
Average of roughly 4,513 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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