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AJ59 ETO

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,096 mi
Last recorded42,096 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 ETO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 42,096 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 26,247 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 10,784 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 10,707 miles

Nearside rear view mirror cover missing

Pass 2 Nov 2020 10,323 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 10,310 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 10,259 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 8,231 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 6,910 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 5,474 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 5,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eng oil level low

Pass 13 Oct 2015 4,313 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 3,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 1,469 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 483 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 ETO is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ETO, 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 ETO registered?

AJ59 ETO is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is AJ59 ETO safe to buy?

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