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AK63 VKE

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,274 mi
Last recorded107,274 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 VKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 107,274 miles

front plate damaged

minor blow on front flexi

o/s/f tyre 2mm and badly worn inner edge 215/50/17v

rampant coolant leak

Fail 8 Jan 2022 107,274 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

front plate damaged

minor blow on front flexi

o/s/f tyre 2mm and badly worn inner edge 215/50/17v

rampant coolant leak

Pass 12 Jan 2021 95,981 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 95,976 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.400 co should be 0.200 or less (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

No coolant was in the reservoir. Now topped up prior to test

Pass 19 Dec 2019 84,844 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 84,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel alingment rear tyre slightly out.

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 83,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel alingment rear tyre slightly out.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,536 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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AK63 VKE is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK63 VKE, 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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AK63 VKE is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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