2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FM04 AXS
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 75,063 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FM04 AXS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 75,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM04 AXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (FM04 AXS) between May 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Central Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FM04 AXS Mileage History
- 24/05/200715,641 mi
- 20/05/200819,123 mi+3,482 mi
- 07/05/200922,789 mi+3,666 mi
- 18/05/201026,749 mi+3,960 mi
- 12/05/201130,991 mi+4,242 mi
- 19/05/201234,641 mi+3,650 mi
- 18/05/201340,267 mi+5,626 mi
- 08/05/201442,270 mi+2,003 mi
- 25/03/201545,317 mi+3,047 mi
- 02/03/201648,758 mi+3,441 mi
- 10/03/201753,151 mi+4,393 mi
- 07/03/201856,597 mi+3,446 mi
- 05/03/201959,440 mi+2,843 mi
- 05/03/202062,294 mi+2,854 mi
- 03/03/202163,018 mi+724 mi
- 28/02/202263,907 mi+889 mi
- 27/02/202365,786 mi+1,879 mi
- 27/02/202365,786 mi
- 19/03/202468,981 mi+3,195 mi
- 17/03/202572,075 mi+3,094 mi
- 18/03/202572,094 mi+19 mi
- 09/03/202675,063 mi+2,969 mi
- 09/03/202675,063 mi
Average of roughly 3,162 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (FM04 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as FM04AXS.
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FIESTA
HYUNDAI
IONIQ
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
MONDEO
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
TRANSIT
HONDA
FES125
HONDA
FJS600
HONDA
VFR800
VAUXHALL ASTRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.