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LAU 98A

2014 Vauxhall Adam

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,802 mi
Last recorded41,802 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAU 98A
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 41,802 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 41,800 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished/cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box/pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 38,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Apr 2024 35,487 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 35,486 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 31,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Pass 5 Apr 2022 28,412 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 26,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 26,889 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 24,479 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 24,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 19,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 19,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 15,777 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 11,276 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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LAU 98A is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 43,204 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Adam typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LAU 98A is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 13 October 2014.

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