2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FD04 HLJ
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 158,469 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD04 HLJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2024
- 158,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD04 HLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (FD04 HLJ) between June 2007 and February 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
FD04 HLJ Mileage History
- 22/06/200736,253 mi
- 27/06/200736,331 mi+78 mi
- 20/08/200845,863 mi+9,532 mi
- 12/08/200954,196 mi+8,333 mi
- 12/08/200954,196 mi
- 21/05/201059,710 mi+5,514 mi
- 15/06/201059,740 mi+30 mi
- 15/06/201059,743 mi+3 mi
- 09/06/201163,783 mi+4,040 mi
- 10/06/201163,783 mi
- 25/05/201270,911 mi+7,128 mi
- 12/06/201378,748 mi+7,837 mi
- 12/06/201378,769 mi+21 mi
- 14/06/201484,766 mi+5,997 mi
- 12/06/201590,161 mi+5,395 mi
- 15/06/201697,999 mi+7,838 mi
- 15/06/2017107,740 mi+9,741 mi
- 16/06/2017107,760 mi+20 mi
- 27/06/2017107,770 mi+10 mi
- 26/06/2018121,868 mi+14,098 mi
- 20/06/2019132,640 mi+10,772 mi
- 03/12/2020141,675 mi+9,035 mi
- 03/12/2020141,675 mi
- 22/12/2021148,564 mi+6,889 mi
- 20/12/2022152,605 mi+4,041 mi
- 01/02/2024158,469 mi+5,864 mi
- 01/02/2024158,469 mi
Average of roughly 7,356 miles per year across 27 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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