2014 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · K222 BTN
2014 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 140,205 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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K222 BTN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 140,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K222 BTN 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 (K222 BTN) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
K222 BTN Mileage History
- 18/02/202265,347 mi
- 27/01/202375,377 mi+10,030 mi
- 14/02/202497,989 mi+22,612 mi
- 15/02/2025118,929 mi+20,940 mi
- 18/02/2026140,205 mi+21,276 mi
Average of roughly 18,715 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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