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AJ59 HJC

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,053 mi
Last recorded79,053 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 HJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 79,053 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear frames n/s large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s outer c.v boot showing slight grease loss

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge o/s/f worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2025 78,047 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear frame n/s large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s outer c.v boot showing slight grease loss.

Pass 28 Jun 2024 76,174 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s outer c.v boot showing slight grease loss

Fail 27 Jun 2024 76,173 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s outer c.v boot showing slight grease loss

Pass 30 Jun 2023 73,127 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 73,122 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 70,685 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,195 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 61,833 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,173 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 58,173 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 53,291 miles

Oil leaks

Rear Tyres are perished

Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,926 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 44,321 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,410 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,617 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,314 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 HJC is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HJC, 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 HJC registered?

AJ59 HJC is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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