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EG04 PXY

2004 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1796cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 66,437 miles on the clock, averaging 5,312 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for EG04 PXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,437
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,312

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading66,437 miles
Reading date
Miles last year907
Average per year5,312
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EG04 PXY 15k28k41k54k66k '07'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,437 miles
Since last MOT+907 miles
PASS
Mileage65,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage60,179 miles
Since last MOT+7,245 miles
PASS
Mileage52,934 miles
Since last MOT+5,831 miles
PASS
Mileage47,103 miles
Since last MOT+7,018 miles
PASS
Mileage40,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,410 miles
PASS
Mileage32,675 miles
Since last MOT+7,845 miles
PASS
Mileage24,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,620 miles
PASS
Mileage19,210 miles
Since last MOT+4,327 miles
PASS
Mileage14,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,883 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 PXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEG — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EG04 PXY

What car is EG04 PXY?

EG04 PXY is an silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EG04 PXY?

The last recorded mileage for EG04 PXY was 66,437 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EG04 PXY passed its MOT?

EG04 PXY has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2017.

Is EG04 PXY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EG04 PXY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EG04 PXY?

EG04 PXY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.