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AP14 BCU

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,704 mi
Last recorded103,704 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 BCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 103,704 miles

Nearside Front corner of bumper loose

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 103,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front corner of bumper loose

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 92,028 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 92,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 79,688 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 71,388 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 65,751 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))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 65,751 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 31 Jan 2020 60,807 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 50,870 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Feb 2018 406,464 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,399 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front inner tyre wall has cut in it,not showing cords

Fail 5 Jun 2017 34,399 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front inner tyre wall has cut in it,not showing cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AP14 BCU is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP14 BCU, 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 AP14 BCU registered?

AP14 BCU is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is AP14 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP14 BCU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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