The road tax status for BL53 YLD is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for BL53 YLD?

The MOT for BL53 YLD is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 June 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of BL53 YLD?

The recorded mileage for BL53 YLD is 106,518 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BL53 YLD ULEZ compliant?

No, BL53 YLD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · BL53 YLD

BL53 YLD

2004 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30/01/2004. Recorded mileage 106,518 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 2004 · Birmingham
MOT Status: Valid until 15/06/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 106,518 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 15/06/2023

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Mileage: 106,518 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2004
Engine: 1998cc

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BL53 YLD Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2022
106,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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BL53 YLD Mileage History

05/10/200633,161 mi
05/10/200633,161 mi
02/10/200744,725 mi+11,564 mi
15/10/200853,459 mi+8,734 mi
15/10/200853,459 mi
05/10/200961,813 mi+8,354 mi
08/10/201072,478 mi+10,665 mi
08/10/201072,478 mi
17/12/201176,755 mi+4,277 mi
19/12/201176,755 mi
02/02/201378,277 mi+1,522 mi
29/03/201485,553 mi+7,276 mi
29/03/201485,553 mi
14/03/201585,606 mi+53 mi
25/03/201685,907 mi+301 mi
08/05/201788,120 mi+2,213 mi
14/04/201889,753 mi+1,633 mi
07/05/201995,405 mi+5,652 mi
04/06/2021102,816 mi+7,411 mi
06/06/2022106,510 mi+3,694 mi
17/06/2022106,518 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 4,673 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

BL53 YLD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 05:08

MOT Analysis

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (BL53 YLD) between October 2006 and June 2022.

The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 17 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 47 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: “Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.

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