2004 Vauxhall Astra 2.2L Petrol · KV04 MWG
2004 Vauxhall Astra (2.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 181,261 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV04 MWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 181,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV04 MWG 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 (KV04 MWG) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 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 (26 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KV04 MWG Mileage History
- 30/09/2022155,340 mi
- 02/10/2023163,102 mi+7,762 mi
- 02/10/2023163,102 mi
- 04/10/2024172,997 mi+9,895 mi
- 13/10/2025181,261 mi+8,264 mi
Average of roughly 8,536 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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