2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DF04 RTU
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 218,158 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF04 RTU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/02/2023
- 218,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF04 RTU 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 (DF04 RTU) between January 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
DF04 RTU Mileage History
- 27/01/2022213,051 mi
- 28/01/202279,175 mi-133,876 mi
- 02/02/2023218,158 mi+138,983 mi
Average of roughly 5,027 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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