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AJ59 EVL

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,507 mi
Last recorded111,507 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 EVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 111,507 miles

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

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

Front crash bar damaged

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front flexi joint separating

Pass 5 Feb 2022 101,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

front crash bar damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2022 101,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

front crash bar damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2021 90,930 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust flexible joint outer case starting to come adrift

Pass 5 Feb 2020 83,690 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 83,685 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible front number plate broken (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2018 73,454 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 73,454 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 63,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre at legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 29 Dec 2016 53,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 53,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit and bald on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit and bald on edges

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 49,437 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s head light slight low

Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,285 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,078 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,922 miles

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

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 EVL is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

AJ59 EVL is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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