2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FG54 FAM
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 74,663 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG54 FAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2024
- 74,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG54 FAM 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 (FG54 FAM) between September 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2024 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 (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FG54 FAM Mileage History
- 22/09/202162,270 mi
- 17/09/202265,637 mi+3,367 mi
- 20/09/202265,645 mi+8 mi
- 22/09/202369,472 mi+3,827 mi
- 20/09/202474,663 mi+5,191 mi
Average of roughly 4,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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