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AM57 SUM

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,572 mi
Last recorded68,572 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 SUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 68,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 62,456 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 54,301 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 38,686 miles

under trays fitted under vehicle unable to see some components

Fail 22 Oct 2022 38,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted under vehicle unable to see some components

Pass 2 Feb 2022 38,001 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

over sills fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 37,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

over sills fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2021 32,413 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 32,405 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 32,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 26,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 16,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AM57 SUM is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM57 SUM, 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 AM57 SUM registered?

AM57 SUM is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2014.

Is AM57 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM57 SUM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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