2014 Vauxhall Astra · 176,269 MOT tests
2014 Vauxhall Astra reliability
2014 Vauxhall Astras fail 31.5% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 25 Astra years (176,269 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- 31.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 72,485
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 176,269
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 11.1% of tests fail here (35% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Vauxhall Astra
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.1%
- Lights and electrics9.8%
- Tyres7.6%
- Brakes6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.45%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.02%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.6%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.02%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washers not working 1.67%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Stop lamp not working 1.54%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.23%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (4.76%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra reliable?
2014 Vauxhall Astras fail 31.5% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 25 Astra years (176,269 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Vauxhall Astra MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.45% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.02% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Vauxhall Astra have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Vauxhall Astra shows 72,485 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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