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AP14 VJX

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,399 mi
Last recorded137,399 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 137,399 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 130,042 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 126,771 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 126,754 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 120,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 120,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 114,286 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 109,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Day time running light inoperative

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 109,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Day time running light inoperative

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 102,916 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 102,916 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,501 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 79,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,820 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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AP14 VJX is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP14 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

AP14 VJX is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 July 2014.

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