2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · KB53 HBC
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 171,613 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB53 HBC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2022
- 171,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB53 HBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (KB53 HBC) between November 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2022 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
KB53 HBC Mileage History
- 29/11/2021166,961 mi
- 29/11/2021166,960 mi-1 mi
- 02/12/2022171,613 mi+4,653 mi
- 02/12/2022171,613 mi
Average of roughly 4,614 miles per year across 4 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: 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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