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AJ59 HHU

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,603 mi
Last recorded108,603 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 HHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 108,603 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 108,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 87,685 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres cuts outer walls

Fail 16 Jun 2017 87,683 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres cuts outer walls

Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,519 miles

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

Nearside Front and nearside rear tyres cut outer wall not deep enough to see the cords

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 58,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front and nearside rear tyres cut outer wall not deep enough to see the cords

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,846 miles

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,672 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 21 Mar 2014 36,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,241 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,941 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 26,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AJ59 HHU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HHU, 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 HHU registered?

AJ59 HHU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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