2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · RA04 FZP
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2004. Recorded mileage 121,856 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA04 FZP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2022
- 121,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA04 FZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (RA04 FZP) between February 2007 and September 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
RA04 FZP Mileage History
- 28/02/200722,392 mi
- 29/02/200829,769 mi+7,377 mi
- 26/02/200936,570 mi+6,801 mi
- 25/02/201042,820 mi+6,250 mi
- 17/02/201149,679 mi+6,859 mi
- 17/02/201149,679 mi
- 16/02/201255,759 mi+6,080 mi
- 13/02/201360,698 mi+4,939 mi
- 06/02/201465,338 mi+4,640 mi
- 19/02/201571,988 mi+6,650 mi
- 17/02/201676,842 mi+4,854 mi
- 04/04/201783,452 mi+6,610 mi
- 05/04/201783,455 mi+3 mi
- 13/04/201887,436 mi+3,981 mi
- 13/04/201887,436 mi
- 09/04/2019210,409 mi+122,973 mi
- 09/09/201997,618 mi-112,791 mi
- 08/09/2020105,892 mi+8,274 mi
- 08/09/2020105,892 mi
- 01/09/2021113,339 mi+7,447 mi
- 07/09/2022121,856 mi+8,517 mi
Average of roughly 6,407 miles per year across 21 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: 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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