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AM05 KMM

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

159,906 mi
Last recorded159,906 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 KMM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 159,906 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 159,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 20 Aug 2025 99,982 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 99,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 149,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 149,760 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to mid pipe joint gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 90,714 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 90,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 132,480 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 80,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 80,071 miles

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))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2023 80,071 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2022 118,283 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 118,283 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 68,289 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,670 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 106,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,679 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,068 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 97,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,994 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,713 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 78,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 56,161 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 56,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,076 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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AM05 KMM is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AM05 KMM, 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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AM05 KMM is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 April 2014.

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