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AJ59 ESY

2009 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

115,894 mi
Last recorded115,894 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 ESY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 115,894 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn and deteriorated

Gearbox noisy

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 115,894 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear axle bushes worn and deteriorated

Gearbox noisy

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

No coolant in expansion tank

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

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

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

Oil on minimum level

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 107,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 107,290 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 95,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 95,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,440 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 75,767 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 75,767 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 65,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

panel damage to n/s and front of vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2014 65,023 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

panel damage to n/s and front of vehicle

Fail 20 Nov 2013 81,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside body damage

nearside headlamp condensation

offside rear lamp damaged

one bulb out in high level stop lamp

washers weak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 81,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside body damage

nearside headlamp condensation

offside rear lamp damaged

one bulb out in high level stop lamp

washers weak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 80,465 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

ns door sill damaged

ns front cross member damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,494 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 ESY is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 ESY, 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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AJ59 ESY is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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