2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SO53 MKJ
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 80,405 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO53 MKJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2024
- 80,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO53 MKJ 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 (SO53 MKJ) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke and exhaust leak affecting outcome (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration when up to temperature (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”.
SO53 MKJ Mileage History
- 15/07/202274,837 mi
- 04/08/202377,876 mi+3,039 mi
- 07/08/202377,876 mi
- 06/08/202480,405 mi+2,529 mi
Average of roughly 2,701 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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