2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CE04 CAV
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 48,762 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE04 CAV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 48,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE04 CAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (CE04 CAV) between July 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
CE04 CAV Mileage History
- 27/07/200719,027 mi
- 04/10/200719,800 mi+773 mi
- 26/09/200824,949 mi+5,149 mi
- 28/09/200926,940 mi+1,991 mi
- 10/09/201028,114 mi+1,174 mi
- 12/09/201129,837 mi+1,723 mi
- 10/09/201230,746 mi+909 mi
- 12/09/201331,608 mi+862 mi
- 18/09/201432,274 mi+666 mi
- 14/09/201532,797 mi+523 mi
- 16/09/201633,022 mi+225 mi
- 18/09/201733,277 mi+255 mi
- 18/09/201733,277 mi
- 26/09/201833,573 mi+296 mi
- 27/09/201935,128 mi+1,555 mi
- 27/09/201935,128 mi
- 26/09/202036,612 mi+1,484 mi
- 26/09/202036,612 mi
- 18/09/202138,015 mi+1,403 mi
- 18/09/202138,015 mi
- 10/09/202239,460 mi+1,445 mi
- 26/09/202239,460 mi
- 26/08/202340,716 mi+1,256 mi
- 26/08/202340,716 mi
- 09/08/202442,022 mi+1,306 mi
- 29/07/202547,303 mi+5,281 mi
- 30/07/202547,303 mi
- 18/08/202648,762 mi+1,459 mi
Average of roughly 1,560 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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