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AJ05 RLJ

2014 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,953 mi
Last recorded142,953 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 RLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 142,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes on car corroded at joins (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

various under trays stopping complete inspection of all components

Fail 4 May 2026 142,953 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes on car corroded at joins (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

various under trays stopping complete inspection of all components

Pass 2 May 2025 127,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2025 127,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 112,277 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 112,277 miles

Central Emissions unable to be completed blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 94,724 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2022 75,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 56,551 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 56,544 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 50,154 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 41,711 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,937 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,462 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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AJ05 RLJ is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel 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 AJ05 RLJ, 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 AJ05 RLJ registered?

AJ05 RLJ is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 June 2014.

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