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AJ59 OPU

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,668 mi
Last recorded92,668 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 OPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 92,668 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 92,668 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,605 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 81,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,305 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and going out of shape

Fail 28 Sep 2015 69,109 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished and going out of shape

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,540 miles

Front tyres showing signs of wear on inner shoulders.

Rear tyres showing signs of uneven/undulating wear on inner edges.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 58,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front tyres showing signs of wear on inner shoulders.

Rear tyres showing signs of uneven/undulating wear on inner edges.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,543 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 46,285 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,840 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 OPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

AJ59 OPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is AJ59 OPU safe to buy?

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