2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BJ54 WLD
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 137,825 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ54 WLD Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2024
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ54 WLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (BJ54 WLD) between August 2007 and July 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Lighting (30 issues), Tyres (28 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 105 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
BJ54 WLD Mileage History
- 30/08/200732,983 mi
- 31/12/200734,110 mi+1,127 mi
- 31/12/200845,579 mi+11,469 mi
- 03/01/200945,649 mi+70 mi
- 09/12/200955,929 mi+10,280 mi
- 18/12/200955,929 mi
- 07/01/201167,590 mi+11,661 mi
- 13/01/201282,892 mi+15,302 mi
- 13/01/201282,892 mi
- 08/01/201398,321 mi+15,429 mi
- 08/01/201398,321 mi
- 21/01/2014110,895 mi+12,574 mi
- 21/01/2014110,895 mi
- 03/05/2016111,928 mi+1,033 mi
- 04/05/2016111,933 mi+5 mi
- 16/03/2017119,679 mi+7,746 mi
- 03/04/2017119,863 mi+184 mi
- 05/04/20175,464 mi-114,399 mi
- 09/05/2018125,352 mi+119,888 mi
- 10/05/2018125,352 mi
- 25/04/2019131,023 mi+5,671 mi
- 25/04/2019131,023 mi
- 23/04/2020135,764 mi+4,741 mi
- 23/04/2020135,764 mi
- 29/04/2021137,824 mi+2,060 mi
- 30/04/2021137,825 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,671 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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