2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BT53 HFD
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2004. Recorded mileage 120,494 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/11/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1598cc
BT53 HFD Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2016
- 120,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BT53 HFD Mileage History
- 15/02/200783,697 mi
- 15/02/200783,697 mi
- 19/02/200889,475 mi+5,778 mi
- 20/05/200991,522 mi+2,047 mi
- 31/07/201092,654 mi+1,132 mi
- 03/11/2011104,327 mi+11,673 mi
- 04/11/2011104,329 mi+2 mi
- 05/11/2012110,133 mi+5,804 mi
- 05/11/2012110,133 mi
- 08/11/2013114,108 mi+3,975 mi
- 18/11/2013114,108 mi
- 13/11/2014118,425 mi+4,317 mi
- 19/11/2014118,425 mi
- 25/01/2016120,494 mi+2,069 mi
Average of roughly 4,115 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
BT53 HFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (BT53 HFD) between February 2007 and January 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
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