2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · C5 NOC
2014 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 93,293 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C5 NOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 93,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
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C5 NOC MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Vauxhall Astra (C5 NOC) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
C5 NOC Mileage History
- 01/11/202374,345 mi
- 16/11/202479,068 mi+4,723 mi
- 25/11/202479,145 mi+77 mi
- 25/11/202479,145 mi
- 24/11/202593,293 mi+14,148 mi
Average of roughly 9,180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- AFL headlight faultsModerate
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