2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AP53 DUH
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 92,697 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AP53 DUH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/07/2024
- 92,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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AP53 DUH Mileage History
- 07/07/202291,345 mi
- 04/07/202392,291 mi+946 mi
- 03/07/202492,697 mi+406 mi
Average of roughly 679 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
AP53 DUH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (AP53 DUH) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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