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AJ59 ERY

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,828 mi
Last recorded85,828 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 ERY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 85,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 84,136 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper &Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 82,157 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 78,234 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,713 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 72,804 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 72,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,790 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 69,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 66,228 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 66,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 62,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,315 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 50,266 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 37,392 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,230 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,000 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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AJ59 ERY is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 AJ59 ERY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ59 ERY registered?

AJ59 ERY is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is AJ59 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 ERY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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