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AE14 VCD

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,383 mi
Last recorded131,383 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 VCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 131,383 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 120,256 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 105,656 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 105,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 91,670 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 85,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 72,861 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 72,861 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working on tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 65,825 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 65,825 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,563 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 46,690 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 46,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red showing white light (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,245 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2017 37,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VCD is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCD, 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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What year was AE14 VCD registered?

AE14 VCD is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is AE14 VCD safe to buy?

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