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AV14 VKB

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,031 mi
Last recorded97,031 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 VKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 97,031 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 12 May 2025 97,031 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 10 May 2024 86,464 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 86,464 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 80,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 80,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 71,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 59,018 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 50,971 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 36,739 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 24,222 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 May 2017 15,563 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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AV14 VKB is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol 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 AV14 VKB, 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 AV14 VKB registered?

AV14 VKB is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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