Vauxhall Astra Elite Cdti S/s (2014)
2014 Vauxhall Astra Elite Cdti S/s
CarHunch analysed 253 real MOT records for the 2014 Vauxhall Astra Elite Cdti S/s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2014 Astra Elite diesel has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.7%, which sits noticeably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars are more prone to developing faults as they age. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so the failures aren't safety-critical—they're the kind of wear-and-tear issues you'd expect from a nine-year-old car.
At 83,000 miles on average, these Astras are running right at the expected mileage for their age, and with only 0.6 failures per vehicle on record, the overall failure rate remains manageable rather than alarming. If you're considering one, budget for repairs beyond the MOT itself—the lack of advisories (0.0 per vehicle) suggests problems tend to arrive suddenly rather than being flagged in advance—and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on common diesel wear points like the turbo, DPF, and fuel injectors.
What to check before buying a 2014 Vauxhall Astra Elite Cdti S/s
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 250 | 71.6% | 0.6 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 93.8% | 0.5 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Vauxhall Astra Elite Cdti S/s vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Vauxhall Astra Elite Cdti S/s vehicles fall between 65,342 and 98,959 miles.
2014 Vauxhall Astra Elite Cdti S/s — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 166 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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