2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · RR54 AKR
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 123,106 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RR54 AKR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2016
- 123,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RR54 AKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (RR54 AKR) between August 2007 and October 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2016 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)”.
RR54 AKR Mileage History
- 31/08/200741,004 mi
- 31/08/200741,004 mi
- 06/09/200850,682 mi+9,678 mi
- 06/09/200850,682 mi
- 01/09/200955,304 mi+4,622 mi
- 06/09/201072,299 mi+16,995 mi
- 03/09/201183,536 mi+11,237 mi
- 03/09/201183,536 mi
- 05/09/201291,158 mi+7,622 mi
- 11/09/201291,294 mi+136 mi
- 30/08/201397,902 mi+6,608 mi
- 06/09/201398,032 mi+130 mi
- 23/09/2014104,854 mi+6,822 mi
- 25/09/2014104,856 mi+2 mi
- 24/09/2015113,396 mi+8,540 mi
- 24/09/2015113,396 mi
- 12/10/2016123,106 mi+9,710 mi
- 12/10/2016123,106 mi
Average of roughly 9,005 miles per year across 18 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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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear axle beam, spring seats, sills and floor edges is one of the biggest reasons Astra Gs disappear from the road.
- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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