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AJ09 EWN

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,326 mi
Last recorded159,326 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 159,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 159,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 143,604 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

engine under tray insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2017 143,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

engine under tray insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2016 123,497 miles

EML light on

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Fail 5 Apr 2016 123,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Pass 28 Mar 2015 91,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has a bald spot on outer edge and slight cuts in tread

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

slight noise from both front wheels when spun

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,893 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2013 44,759 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,890 miles

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges and o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

front brake pads getting low

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 EWN is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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