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AJ59 OKT

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,333 mi
Last recorded108,333 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 OKT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 108,333 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 77,751 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 77,749 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Feb 2021 74,027 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,069 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 69,005 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective engine breather split (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 63,370 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 63,370 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,328 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 42,057 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 41,534 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 35,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 29,006 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 29,006 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,590 miles

Nearside front tyre punctured

SRS light on.

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 OKT is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OKT, 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 OKT registered?

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

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