2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BN14 NHB
2014 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 105,517 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BN14 NHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 105,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN14 NHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Vauxhall Astra (BN14 NHB) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mou”.
BN14 NHB Mileage History
- 16/09/202492,460 mi
- 04/08/202594,526 mi+2,066 mi
- 27/08/202595,109 mi+583 mi
- 07/09/2026105,517 mi+10,408 mi
- 07/09/2026105,517 mi
Average of roughly 6,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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