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AJ09 EXA

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,984 mi
Last recorded110,984 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 EXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 110,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 110,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 105,691 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 105,691 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords weather cracking bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords weather cracking bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 100,044 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 96,697 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 93,388 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 93,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 May 2021 92,345 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 92,345 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 91,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,376 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 82,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 71,057 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,983 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,191 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 31,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,478 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2013 24,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,594 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 EXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EXA, 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 AJ09 EXA registered?

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

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