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A20 PJX

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,895 mi
Last recorded82,895 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 82,895 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 82,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.20 failed 3.04 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,666 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 78,551 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush's, nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge, perished, cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,902 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,028 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 68,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,597 miles

bottom aircon radiator damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2016 62,597 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bottom aircon radiator damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,413 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,860 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 43,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,297 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 17,471 miles

advise stonechip in zone a not above 10mm.

nearside rear tyre om 3mm and treads cracking.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 17,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise stonechip in zone a not above 10mm.

nearside rear tyre om 3mm and treads cracking.

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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A20 PJX is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 69,636 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 A20 PJX, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A20 PJX is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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