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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,686 cc

KU04 BCVMOT history

KU04 BCV is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 3 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 294,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2025
Mileage
294,438 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
13,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KU04 BCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

KU04 BCV was last recorded at 294,438 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
294,430 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
13,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 294,438 miles
  • 2023 – 274,907 miles
  • 2022 – 263,018 miles
  • 2021 – 244,602 miles
  • 2019 – 238,364 miles
  • 2018 – 225,317 miles
  • 2017 – 210,682 miles
  • 2016 – 196,739 miles
  • 2015 – 177,914 miles
  • 2014 – 164,670 miles
  • 2013 – 150,246 miles
  • 2012 – 137,603 miles
  • 2011 – 120,597 miles
  • 2010 – 103,665 miles
  • 2009 – 87,351 miles
  • 2008 – 71,159 miles
  • 2007 – 55,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass294,438 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth rear arches slight corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass294,438 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    294,438 miles
    Test number
    497384763034
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arches slight corroded

  2. Fail294,430 miles (+19,523)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,430 miles
    Test number
    524749530744
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arches slight corroded

  3. Pass274,907 miles (+11,889)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    274,907 miles
    Test number
    309573926215
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from wheel cylinder to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from wheel cylinder to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer flange/exhaust deteriorated

  4. Pass263,018 miles (+18,416)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    263,018 miles
    Test number
    459019929255
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti role bar dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel

  5. Pass244,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    244,602 miles
    Test number
    418561201183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusted

  6. Fail244,602 miles (+5)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,602 miles
    Test number
    291064678533
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusted

  7. Fail244,597 miles (+6,233)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,597 miles
    Test number
    722836243386
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill's covered

  8. Pass238,364 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    238,364 miles
    Test number
    850918952805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail238,356 miles (+13,039)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,356 miles
    Test number
    744678307066
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass225,317 miles (+14,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    225,317 miles
    Test number
    186046725119
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass210,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    210,682 miles
    Test number
    539840242634
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail210,682 miles (+13,943)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,682 miles
    Test number
    542355787156
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass196,739 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    196,739 miles
    Test number
    645743365580
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust starting to deteriorate

  14. Fail196,739 miles (+6,599)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,739 miles
    Test number
    633578124193
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust starting to deteriorate

  15. Pass190,140 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    190,140 miles
    Test number
    133951815925
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail190,130 miles (+12,216)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,130 miles
    Test number
    729068828745
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass177,914 miles (+13,244)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    177,914 miles
    Test number
    268913725041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust joint corroded

  18. Pass164,670 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    164,670 miles
    Test number
    106714824458
    • NoteRear exhaust joint corroded

  19. Fail164,662 miles (+14,416)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,662 miles
    Test number
    759644224050
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust joint corroded

  20. Pass150,246 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    150,246 miles
    Test number
    375775823023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail150,229 miles (+12,626)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,229 miles
    Test number
    727804823081
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass137,603 miles (+65)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    137,603 miles
    Test number
    298567422063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 2.5mm. o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

  23. Fail137,538 miles (+16,941)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,538 miles
    Test number
    309120822094
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 2.5mm. o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

  24. Pass120,597 miles (+16,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    120,597 miles
    Test number
    575541221097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass103,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    103,665 miles
    Test number
    134619120078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail103,665 miles (+16,314)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,665 miles
    Test number
    614927120040
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass87,351 miles (+16,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    87,351 miles
    Test number
    310142129081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass71,159 miles (+15,274)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,159 miles
    Test number
    204289828092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,885 miles
    Test number
    343039327040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail55,884 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,884 miles
    Test number
    870029227025
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about KU04 BCV

Does KU04 BCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KU04 BCV expired on 10 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KU04 BCV?
The MOT on KU04 BCV expired on 10 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KU04 BCV done?
KU04 BCV was recorded at 294,438 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 13,413 miles a year.
Has KU04 BCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KU04 BCV has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on KU04 BCV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on KU04 BCV find?
KU04 BCV passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes slightly corroded; both rear arches slight corroded.

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