2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · YW04 DKA
2004 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 103,245 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YW04 DKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 103,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YW04 DKA 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 Vectra (YW04 DKA) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake flexy hose ferrule leaking to the caliper (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to the brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to the brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
YW04 DKA Mileage History
- 11/06/202289,089 mi
- 10/06/202391,830 mi+2,741 mi
- 20/05/202493,959 mi+2,129 mi
- 25/06/202493,960 mi+1 mi
- 16/07/2025103,245 mi+9,285 mi
Average of roughly 4,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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