2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DN53 FKA
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 55,995 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN53 FKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 55,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN53 FKA 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 (DN53 FKA) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in ball joint (5.”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DN53 FKA Mileage History
- 20/10/202340,527 mi
- 17/10/202447,031 mi+6,504 mi
- 17/10/202447,031 mi
- 12/01/202655,994 mi+8,963 mi
- 12/01/202655,995 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,930 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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