2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AP54 DDU
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 136,257 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP54 DDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2025
- 136,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP54 DDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (AP54 DDU) between July 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AP54 DDU Mileage History
- 02/07/2022129,309 mi
- 25/01/2024134,153 mi+4,844 mi
- 07/02/2024134,211 mi+58 mi
- 31/01/2025136,256 mi+2,045 mi
- 31/01/2025136,257 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,688 miles per year across 5 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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