2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BW04 AAX
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 108,641 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW04 AAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 108,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW04 AAX 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 (BW04 AAX) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BW04 AAX Mileage History
- 27/09/2023100,833 mi
- 23/09/2024103,999 mi+3,166 mi
- 24/09/2024103,999 mi
- 03/10/2025108,627 mi+4,628 mi
- 08/10/2025108,641 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 3,842 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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