2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FE04 XLM
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 132,922 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Jan 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE04 XLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/01/2024
- 132,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE04 XLM 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 (FE04 XLM) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
FE04 XLM Mileage History
- 05/01/2022130,804 mi
- 24/01/2022130,807 mi+3 mi
- 20/01/2023133,530 mi+2,723 mi
- 24/01/2023133,553 mi+23 mi
- 18/01/2024132,922 mi-631 mi
Average of roughly 1,041 miles per year across 5 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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