2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · WU54 LUB
2004 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 157,655 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU54 LUB Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2022
- 157,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU54 LUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (WU54 LUB) between July 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.
WU54 LUB Mileage History
- 30/07/200839,660 mi
- 06/08/200839,671 mi+11 mi
- 03/08/200952,690 mi+13,019 mi
- 10/09/201070,665 mi+17,975 mi
- 14/09/201179,804 mi+9,139 mi
- 14/09/201179,804 mi
- 21/09/201292,427 mi+12,623 mi
- 12/09/201399,540 mi+7,113 mi
- 29/09/2014107,904 mi+8,364 mi
- 01/10/2015116,103 mi+8,199 mi
- 01/10/2015116,103 mi
- 18/10/2016123,473 mi+7,370 mi
- 18/10/2016123,473 mi
- 27/09/2017129,732 mi+6,259 mi
- 29/09/2017129,389 mi-343 mi
- 02/10/2017129,446 mi+57 mi
- 20/09/2018135,161 mi+5,715 mi
- 20/09/2018135,162 mi+1 mi
- 17/09/2019141,941 mi+6,779 mi
- 17/10/2019142,629 mi+688 mi
- 08/10/2020148,231 mi+5,602 mi
- 09/10/2020148,233 mi+2 mi
- 15/10/2021154,016 mi+5,783 mi
- 15/10/2021154,016 mi
- 18/10/2022157,655 mi+3,639 mi
- 20/10/2022157,655 mi
Average of roughly 8,296 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
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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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