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AJ09 ROU

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,465 mi
Last recorded90,465 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 90,465 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 90,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through perished cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 84,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 84,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 77,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 73,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,305 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 70,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords warping out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts and warping out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively recommend strip and clean (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,511 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,006 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,678 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 41,679 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 36,301 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,362 miles

rear tyres starting to crack in tread pattern

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,085 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,660 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 ROU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ROU, 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 ROU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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