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AL51 MBO

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,809 mi
Last recorded66,809 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 MBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 66,809 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 64,209 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 62,009 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 62,009 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 59,044 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,796 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 58,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 52,136 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 48,610 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 48,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (DOT = 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also perished (DOT = 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 44,228 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 44,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 39,573 miles

Front Wiper smearing slightly

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 39,573 miles

Front Wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,196 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,136 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 26,136 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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AL51 MBO is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AL51 MBO, 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 AL51 MBO registered?

AL51 MBO is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2014.

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The MOT history for AL51 MBO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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