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AK14 RKV

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,277 mi
Last recorded84,277 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 RKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 84,277 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 80,914 miles

Nearside Coolant leak over flow pipe ()

Fail 23 Jan 2025 80,914 miles

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

Nearside Coolant leak over flow pipe ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 76,634 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 123,326 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements multiple cracks (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,147 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 66,147 miles

Front Emissions not tested flexi section fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 56,982 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 56,982 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 46,791 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 41,481 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 41,479 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 37,761 miles

Front both tyres bald inner edges

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tread ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tread ()

Pass 5 May 2018 30,188 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 24,083 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2017 24,083 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RKV is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RKV, 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 RKV is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2014.

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