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AK14 BYU

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,450 mi
Last recorded49,450 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 BYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 49,450 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 49,448 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 45,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 40,677 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 40,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 35,961 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 35,958 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 32,197 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 28,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 27,249 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 24,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 21,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,625 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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AK14 BYU is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 AK14 BYU, 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 AK14 BYU registered?

AK14 BYU is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 April 2014.

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