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2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DN14 AEL

DN14 AEL

2014 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20/05/2014. Recorded mileage 107,141 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2014 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 17/08/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
107,141 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/08/2026
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2014
Engine
1364cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This Vauxhall Astra presents a stable and exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 19 August 2025 at 107,141 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to 2022, suggesting a vehicle that has been maintained to a high standard or has avoided the common degradation typical of this model. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's twelve year age. Between 8 June 2022 and 19 August 2025, the odometer rose from 86,815 to 107,141 miles. This represents a steady usage pattern without any erratic spikes or long periods of stagnation that might indicate neglect or mechanical instability. The duplicate entry on 10 June 2024 is a clerical failure followed by an immediate pass at 103,058 miles, which does not indicate a mechanical fault. Because the MOT history is devoid of advisories, there are no specific recurring faults to flag. The absence of mentions regarding suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, or exhaust leaks is unusual for a car of this age and mileage. This suggests the previous owner likely addressed wear-and-tear items before the annual tests. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the underbody for structural corrosion, as surface rust often goes unrecorded until it becomes a failure point. Checking the condition of the tyre treads and brake pad thickness is advised to ensure consumables are current, as the clean MOT record does not guarantee these parts are not nearing the end of their service life.

DN14 AEL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
  • 107,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
28
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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DN14 AEL Mileage History

  1. 08/06/202286,815 mi
  2. 08/06/202396,288 mi+9,473 mi
  3. 10/06/2024103,058 mi+6,770 mi
  4. 10/06/2024103,058 mi
  5. 19/08/2025107,141 mi+4,083 mi

Average of roughly 6,356 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DN14 AEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 18:38
MOT Analysis

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 (DN14 AEL) between June 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50 ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50 ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))”.

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