2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MA54 XUB
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 97,219 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA54 XUB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/10/2023
- 97,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA54 XUB 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 (MA54 XUB) between August 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH TO FLEXIS TO WHEEL CYLINDERS (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn SURFACE EXCESS RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
MA54 XUB Mileage History
- 25/08/202293,932 mi
- 01/09/202293,964 mi+32 mi
- 14/08/202397,164 mi+3,200 mi
- 18/10/202397,219 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 2,865 miles per year across 4 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: Poor
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VAUXHALL ASTRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear axle beam, spring seats, sills and floor edges is one of the biggest reasons Astra Gs disappear from the road.
- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
Blocked scuttle drains and ageing connectors can upset the ECU and engine-bay wiring, causing poor running, non-starts or random warning lights.
- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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