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A1 VXY

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,319 mi
Last recorded148,319 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 148,319 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 143,095 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 143,095 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PB performance quite low o/s

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 136,276 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn edges

Fail 14 May 2024 136,261 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PB effieciency low o/s

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn edges

Pass 18 May 2023 125,251 miles

Nearside Front day time running light n/w

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread [inner edge] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 125,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has many cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front day time running light n/w

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has many cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread [inner edge] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 111,096 miles

Front Undertray fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Offside Front Day Running Light not working

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 111,095 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Offside Front Day Running Light not working

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 101,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Day time running lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 91,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 77,089 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,810 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,746 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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A1 VXY is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 58,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 VXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 12 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A1 VXY is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 February 2014.

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