2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CU04 VDG
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 90,822 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU04 VDG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2023
- 90,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU04 VDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (CU04 VDG) between May 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
CU04 VDG Mileage History
- 17/05/202285,855 mi
- 26/05/202285,858 mi+3 mi
- 17/04/202390,822 mi+4,964 mi
Average of roughly 5,419 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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