2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · VE53 PJU
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2004. Recorded mileage 93,355 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/11/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04/12/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1598cc
VE53 PJU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2016
- 93,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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VE53 PJU Mileage History
- 13/11/200734,425 mi
- 13/11/200844,576 mi+10,151 mi
- 17/11/200951,612 mi+7,036 mi
- 18/11/200951,612 mi
- 08/11/201060,849 mi+9,237 mi
- 11/11/201060,882 mi+33 mi
- 09/11/201167,914 mi+7,032 mi
- 09/11/201167,914 mi
- 27/10/201277,882 mi+9,968 mi
- 27/10/201277,882 mi
- 11/11/201384,551 mi+6,669 mi
- 12/11/201384,551 mi
- 10/10/201489,642 mi+5,091 mi
- 23/10/201489,676 mi+34 mi
- 21/10/201590,118 mi+442 mi
- 21/10/201590,118 mi
- 21/10/201693,354 mi+3,236 mi
- 22/10/201693,355 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,591 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
VE53 PJU 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 (VE53 PJU) between November 2007 and October 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 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 (22 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Brake pipe leaking Front to rear burst during brake roller test (3.6.A.1)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear along near side chassis rail. (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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