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AJ59 CVZ

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,043 mi
Last recorded101,043 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 CVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 101,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 100,944 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 91,187 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 91,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 77,404 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 77,404 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 55,709 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 55,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,144 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 31,531 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 31,519 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 29,706 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,101 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,961 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,460 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,595 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,150 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,440 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jul 2012 15,440 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AJ59 CVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ59 CVZ, 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 AJ59 CVZ registered?

AJ59 CVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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