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AK14 HME

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,818 mi
Last recorded123,818 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 HME
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 123,818 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 123,818 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 112,724 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 112,724 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 105,093 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 105,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 96,813 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 88,186 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 88,186 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 81,713 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 81,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,382 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 68,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,812 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2018 65,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

chips in windscreen

Pass 2 May 2017 50,728 miles

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

Offside Rear deep cuts in inner side wall but unable to see cords

Fail 2 May 2017 50,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear deep cuts in inner side wall but unable to see cords

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HME is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HME, 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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AK14 HME is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 May 2014.

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