2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KS54 KVA
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 119,907 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2018.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Mar 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS54 KVA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2017
- 119,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS54 KVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (KS54 KVA) between November 2007 and January 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2017 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 (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
KS54 KVA Mileage History
- 12/11/200725,661 mi
- 06/12/200834,313 mi+8,652 mi
- 19/11/200944,761 mi+10,448 mi
- 15/12/201063,347 mi+18,586 mi
- 21/12/201063,609 mi+262 mi
- 29/12/201179,246 mi+15,637 mi
- 28/12/201289,199 mi+9,953 mi
- 28/01/2014101,470 mi+12,271 mi
- 28/01/2014101,470 mi
- 17/01/2015109,648 mi+8,178 mi
- 30/01/2016114,657 mi+5,009 mi
- 28/01/2017119,907 mi+5,250 mi
Average of roughly 10,229 miles per year across 12 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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