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AJ09 BHU

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,514 mi
Last recorded174,514 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 BHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 174,514 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 169,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 157,565 miles

offside front fog light lens broken

rear no plate cracked

various damage over vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2022 157,565 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 fog light lens broken

rear no plate cracked

various damage over vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2021 144,403 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

rear no plate cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2020 133,741 miles

both rear tyres slight worn uneven

nearside rear shock damp

rear no plate marked

Fail 23 Nov 2020 133,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

both rear tyres slight worn uneven

nearside rear shock damp

rear no plate marked

Pass 20 May 2019 122,096 miles

offside front fog light broken

rear no plate marked

Fail 20 May 2019 122,096 miles

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

offside front fog light broken

rear no plate marked

Pass 30 May 2018 114,705 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2018 114,668 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2017 107,253 miles

cracking found on o/s/f inner tyre wall

front number plate worn will soon need replacing

Fail 13 May 2017 107,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

cracking found on o/s/f inner tyre wall

front number plate worn will soon need replacing

Pass 18 May 2016 98,414 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 18 May 2016 98,414 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabilizer bar (2.4.G.2)

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 18 May 2015 90,026 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

Pass 18 May 2015 90,026 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED

Pass 21 May 2014 81,676 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 73,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 63,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,861 miles

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

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

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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AJ09 BHU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 AJ09 BHU, 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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AJ09 BHU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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