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AK64 CAU

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

99,844 mi
Last recorded99,844 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK64 CAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 99,844 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush very deteriorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed all around inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread quite damaged but still readable (0.1 (b))

Front bumper and grille damaged, no sharp edges visible at time of test

Handbrake cable outer sheathing broken on both cables

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

TPMS warning light on

Pass 11 Sep 2025 89,094 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))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 89,094 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 30 Aug 2024 75,931 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 75,931 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 62,594 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 62,594 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 55,786 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 52,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 45,763 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,631 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 41,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 36,633 miles

front end body damage

puncture repair to osr tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2018 36,633 miles

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

front end body damage

puncture repair to osr tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2017 29,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 29,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AK64 CAU is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AK64 CAU, 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 AK64 CAU registered?

AK64 CAU is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2014.

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