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AK14 XYL

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,756 mi
Last recorded86,756 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 XYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,756 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Aug 2025 86,756 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 81,229 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2024 81,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 75,327 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 67,079 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,073 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 39,745 miles

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

top covers under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2019 39,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,605 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 XYL is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

AK14 XYL is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 July 2014.

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