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AE14 TXL

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,400 mi
Last recorded167,400 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 TXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 167,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 149,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 149,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 134,862 miles

Central Rear rear bumper broken but un likely to fall off

Offside Rear brake pads very low close to limit

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 134,857 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear rear bumper broken but un likely to fall off

Offside Rear brake pads very low close to limit

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 118,511 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 118,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 106,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 86,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 75,921 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,542 miles

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

Tyre size-235/40/19-96Y-XL

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,743 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AE14 TXL is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE14 TXL, 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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AE14 TXL is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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