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AJ59 FAM

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,942 mi
Last recorded114,942 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 FAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 114,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 112,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 112,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 110,766 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 108,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 108,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 106,018 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 106,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 103,436 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 103,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 100,944 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 100,944 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 95,579 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 95,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,577 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 82,577 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 71,215 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 59,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake disks slightly pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,845 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,079 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 17,353 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 FAM is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FAM, 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 FAM registered?

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

Is AJ59 FAM safe to buy?

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