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A5 WMV

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,478 mi
Last recorded90,478 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 WMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 90,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 58,798 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 58,180 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 55,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,389 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 54,389 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 52,154 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 49,369 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,279 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 46,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 225/50/17 98w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 31,811 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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A5 WMV is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 WMV, 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 A5 WMV registered?

A5 WMV is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 July 2014.

Is A5 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 WMV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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