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AJ09 RMY

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,986 mi
Last recorded129,986 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 RMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 129,986 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 129,984 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 119,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 119,562 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 110,085 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 110,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 100,124 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 100,124 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 80,537 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 80,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 68,184 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,870 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,185 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 40,957 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RMY is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RMY, 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 RMY is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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