2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · LA53 GLJ
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 97,790 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA53 GLJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2025
- 97,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA53 GLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (LA53 GLJ) between March 2007 and March 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
LA53 GLJ Mileage History
- 13/03/200728,423 mi
- 18/03/200841,298 mi+12,875 mi
- 17/03/200952,778 mi+11,480 mi
- 16/03/201056,663 mi+3,885 mi
- 21/04/201056,715 mi+52 mi
- 18/05/201158,958 mi+2,243 mi
- 19/05/201158,968 mi+10 mi
- 23/05/201261,508 mi+2,540 mi
- 23/05/201261,508 mi
- 17/01/201363,069 mi+1,561 mi
- 17/01/201363,073 mi+4 mi
- 20/01/201465,791 mi+2,718 mi
- 20/01/201465,791 mi
- 02/05/201569,889 mi+4,098 mi
- 05/05/201569,938 mi+49 mi
- 31/08/201672,359 mi+2,421 mi
- 30/08/201773,923 mi+1,564 mi
- 27/09/201875,718 mi+1,795 mi
- 11/10/201977,925 mi+2,207 mi
- 11/10/201977,927 mi+2 mi
- 13/11/202079,073 mi+1,146 mi
- 15/02/202282,375 mi+3,302 mi
- 15/02/202282,375 mi
- 27/02/202384,194 mi+1,819 mi
- 28/02/202384,199 mi+5 mi
- 04/03/202490,595 mi+6,396 mi
- 09/03/202490,598 mi+3 mi
- 05/03/202597,790 mi+7,192 mi
Average of roughly 3,858 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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