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AD59 GJX

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,283 mi
Last recorded96,283 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 GJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 96,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 96,212 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s to o/s pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 91,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 87,743 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 82,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust back has minor leak,,,, both front tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,986 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 77,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 72,584 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge

exhaust loose at joint - slight blow

level switch removed

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Oct 2020 72,584 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge

exhaust loose at joint - slight blow

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Apr 2019 70,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,118 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018

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

Pass 2 May 2017 54,784 miles

OSF tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 43,576 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 43,571 miles

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

both rear tyres the rubber is cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,184 miles

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

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 21,149 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,057 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 GJX is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJX, 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 AD59 GJX registered?

AD59 GJX is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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