2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · LJ64 RZU
2014 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 74,131 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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LJ64 RZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 74,131 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.
LJ64 RZU 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 (LJ64 RZU) between December 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 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 (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LJ64 RZU Mileage History
- 21/12/202160,690 mi
- 19/12/202266,910 mi+6,220 mi
- 19/12/202266,910 mi
- 22/05/202471,877 mi+4,967 mi
- 07/05/202574,131 mi+2,254 mi
Average of roughly 3,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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