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AJ09 EWM

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,186 mi
Last recorded70,186 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 EWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 70,186 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 63,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 63,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 56,734 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (on limit) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 47,293 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 42,630 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 38,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 33,304 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,579 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 27,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has Cracking and Perishing 205/55R16 (4208)

Offside Front Tyre has Cracking and Perishing 205/55R16 (3808)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking and Perishing 205/55R16 (3808) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 23,402 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,765 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,646 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 6,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 6,165 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 5,695 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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AJ09 EWM is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AJ09 EWM, 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 EWM is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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