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AD59 CEN

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,417 mi
Last recorded103,417 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 CEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 103,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 103,417 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 99,706 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Mirror housing broken

Pass 12 Jan 2024 96,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 96,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 93,196 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 93,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,884 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 89,883 miles

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,509 miles

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

Front lower grill and NSF wheel arch liner insecure.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 86,509 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front lower grill and NSF wheel arch liner insecure.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 81,088 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,307 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 76,307 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,110 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear nearside and offside tyre cracking within the tread pattern

Fail 31 Mar 2016 56,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear nearside and offside tyre cracking within the tread pattern

Pass 13 Feb 2015 49,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2013 36,638 miles

Both front tyres are close to the limit on the inner edge

Both rear tyres are starting to crack

Fail 1 Nov 2013 36,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres are close to the limit on the inner edge

Both rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 19 Nov 2012 25,797 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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AD59 CEN is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AD59 CEN, 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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AD59 CEN is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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