2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · LM14 KZD
2014 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 119,985 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2022. 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 19 May 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Nov 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- 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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LM14 KZD Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2021
- 119,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LM14 KZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Vauxhall Astra (LM14 KZD) between May 2017 and May 2021.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 2021 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: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
LM14 KZD Mileage History
- 05/05/201772,155 mi
- 02/05/201886,320 mi+14,165 mi
- 02/05/201999,844 mi+13,524 mi
- 16/05/2020111,215 mi+11,371 mi
- 20/05/2020111,344 mi+129 mi
- 10/05/2021119,985 mi+8,641 mi
Average of roughly 11,918 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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