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AK14 HMG

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,307 mi
Last recorded96,307 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 HMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 96,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 95,141 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 92,157 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear handbrake cable outers cracked (1.1.15 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 92,156 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear handbrake cable outers cracked (1.1.15 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 89,073 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 89,072 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 84,831 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 84,830 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 80,247 miles

Noise from offside front strut

Offside front wheel has been fouling inner wheel arch

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 79,201 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Feb 2020 79,201 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 May 2019 63,087 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 50,361 miles

offside front tyre at legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,113 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 49,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,613 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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AK14 HMG is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HMG, 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 HMG registered?

AK14 HMG is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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