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AJ09 HLV

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,089 mi
Last recorded163,089 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 HLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 163,089 miles

all brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jul 2016 152,404 miles

Front brake discs worn . front inner pads look low

Rear both rear tyres wearing uneven

headlamp images and aims

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 152,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake discs worn . front inner pads look low

Rear both rear tyres wearing uneven

headlamp images and aims

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 139,600 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 139,600 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 117,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 92,027 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 92,027 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,123 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2012 61,952 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 HLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HLV, 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 HLV registered?

AJ09 HLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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