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A17 WLX

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,394 mi
Last recorded37,394 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 WLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 37,394 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 35,431 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes @ join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 32,635 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 32,611 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 30,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 28,237 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 27,077 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 26,161 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 26,161 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 24,755 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 22,155 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 18,059 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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A17 WLX is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 58,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 WLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 12 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 WLX registered?

A17 WLX is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is A17 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 WLX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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