2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · WL53 FPA
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 104,640 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL53 FPA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2023
- 104,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL53 FPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (WL53 FPA) between January 2007 and January 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))”.
WL53 FPA Mileage History
- 23/01/200719,190 mi
- 21/08/200830,874 mi+11,684 mi
- 21/08/200830,874 mi
- 19/08/200936,711 mi+5,837 mi
- 16/08/201042,089 mi+5,378 mi
- 16/08/201042,089 mi
- 09/02/201144,389 mi+2,300 mi
- 03/02/201248,062 mi+3,673 mi
- 28/01/201352,224 mi+4,162 mi
- 17/01/201456,399 mi+4,175 mi
- 23/01/201561,217 mi+4,818 mi
- 11/01/201665,135 mi+3,918 mi
- 13/01/201770,353 mi+5,218 mi
- 13/01/201770,353 mi
- 19/01/201876,505 mi+6,152 mi
- 18/01/201980,967 mi+4,462 mi
- 25/01/201981,037 mi+70 mi
- 17/01/202086,435 mi+5,398 mi
- 15/01/202192,211 mi+5,776 mi
- 15/01/202192,211 mi
- 14/01/202298,110 mi+5,899 mi
- 14/01/202298,113 mi+3 mi
- 20/01/2023104,640 mi+6,527 mi
- 20/01/2023104,640 mi
Average of roughly 5,343 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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