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AJ54 SUE

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,511 mi
Last recorded58,511 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 SUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 58,511 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 54,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 49,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 44,972 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 44,969 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,604 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,521 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 42,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,391 miles

Front flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,633 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 29,616 miles

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

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

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

steering wheel cover loose on steering wheel

Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,299 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 12,787 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 12,098 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 12,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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AJ54 SUE is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ54 SUE, 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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AJ54 SUE is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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