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A24 RNJ

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,830 mi
Last recorded164,830 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 RNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 164,830 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 141,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 141,599 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & punctured (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 133,013 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp rusted and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 133,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear inner bush worn and excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper arm seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside front to rear corroded and swelled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp rusted and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer heat shield slightly loose

Pass 2 Feb 2021 126,573 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear of front to rear plastic outer coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp bolt rusted and weak

Fail 1 Feb 2021 126,570 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear of front to rear plastic outer coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp bolt rusted and weak

Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,596 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 118,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 108,695 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 108,695 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,645 miles

o/s/f tyre edged/worn

Fail 25 Jan 2018 98,645 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre edged/worn

Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,185 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking pressure only 12psi

Fail 12 Feb 2016 80,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking pressure only 12psi

Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,052 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 71,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,418 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 62,418 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,239 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,737 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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A24 RNJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 A24 RNJ, 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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What year was A24 RNJ registered?

A24 RNJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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