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AE14 VLX

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,056 mi
Last recorded73,056 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 73,056 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 73,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 69,363 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 65,311 miles

Both stoplamps - inner lenses insecure.

Rear foglamp, inner lens insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2023 61,109 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle area ()

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter cap seal perishing / cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2022 55,060 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 55,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 50,044 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 46,296 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 46,295 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,106 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VLX 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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

AE14 VLX is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2014.

Is AE14 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE14 VLX 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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