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AK63 VKN

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,730 mi
Last recorded110,730 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 110,730 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 110,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 105,601 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 105,600 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 99,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 99,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 94,863 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 89,041 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 89,036 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 820,051 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,346 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,191 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,227 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 27,059 miles

Nearside Rear deep cut but no cords showing

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 VKN is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 February 2014.

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