2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · VU54 LDC
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2004. Recorded mileage 110,282 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13/10/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1598cc
VU54 LDC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2022
- 110,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VU54 LDC Mileage History
- 13/09/2021104,337 mi
- 14/09/2022110,282 mi+5,945 mi
Average of roughly 5,928 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
VU54 LDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (VU54 LDC) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (no rubber pad or gripper) (1.1.2 (c))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (possibly due to fluid leak) (1.1.2 (a))”.
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