2004 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · YA53 TOJ
2004 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 120,099 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA53 TOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2025
- 120,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA53 TOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Astra (YA53 TOJ) between October 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
YA53 TOJ Mileage History
- 23/10/2023161,928 mi
- 23/11/2023161,933 mi+5 mi
- 19/12/2023117,248 mi-44,685 mi
- 17/12/2024120,089 mi+2,841 mi
- 21/02/2025120,099 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly -31,366 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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