2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · RV04 HFP
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 105,948 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV04 HFP Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 105,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV04 HFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (RV04 HFP) between March 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
RV04 HFP Mileage History
- 03/03/200717,246 mi
- 12/06/200822,520 mi+5,274 mi
- 08/01/200922,843 mi+323 mi
- 25/01/201032,703 mi+9,860 mi
- 14/01/201142,913 mi+10,210 mi
- 11/01/201251,771 mi+8,858 mi
- 11/01/201251,771 mi
- 19/04/201253,734 mi+1,963 mi
- 28/03/201357,741 mi+4,007 mi
- 09/04/201357,905 mi+164 mi
- 09/04/201463,090 mi+5,185 mi
- 10/04/201463,092 mi+2 mi
- 07/04/201566,346 mi+3,254 mi
- 07/04/201668,474 mi+2,128 mi
- 15/04/201668,520 mi+46 mi
- 04/04/201771,013 mi+2,493 mi
- 11/04/201771,180 mi+167 mi
- 05/05/201875,862 mi+4,682 mi
- 14/05/201875,863 mi+1 mi
- 03/05/201980,487 mi+4,624 mi
- 09/05/201980,499 mi+12 mi
- 11/05/202085,789 mi+5,290 mi
- 07/05/202188,964 mi+3,175 mi
- 20/04/202292,897 mi+3,933 mi
- 24/04/202397,303 mi+4,406 mi
- 04/05/202397,332 mi+29 mi
- 29/04/2024100,848 mi+3,516 mi
- 29/04/2025102,355 mi+1,507 mi
- 27/04/2026105,948 mi+3,593 mi
Average of roughly 4,632 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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