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AF14 DCE

2014 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,351 mi
Last recorded106,351 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 DCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 106,351 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 106,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2025 99,816 miles

Front low coolant level

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel cap seal starting to crack

Fail 10 Mar 2025 99,816 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Front low coolant level

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 12 Mar 2024 89,425 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 77,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 72,704 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 72,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 64,195 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 64,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,489 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 51,877 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,598 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front and nearside rear ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 31,921 miles

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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AF14 DCE is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF14 DCE, 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 AF14 DCE registered?

AF14 DCE is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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