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AE14 VCN

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,884 mi
Last recorded42,884 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 VCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 42,884 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 42,884 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 40,046 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 37,297 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 37,295 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 35,158 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 32,989 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 28,405 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 28,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 24,844 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 21,975 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 19,070 miles

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 VCN is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VCN, 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 VCN registered?

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

Is AE14 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE14 VCN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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