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AJ59 VBK

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,491 mi
Last recorded112,491 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 VBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 112,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 112,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 110,842 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 108,768 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 104,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,805 miles

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

rear axle mounts worn

wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Dec 2021 96,805 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle mounts worn

wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Dec 2020 91,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 88,997 miles

rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

rear tyres slight perishing in treads

Fail 9 Dec 2019 88,997 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear tyres slight perishing in treads

Pass 17 Dec 2018 81,295 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 81,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,401 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,701 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,507 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 49,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,423 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 28,100 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 18,532 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 17,589 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 VBK is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBK, 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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AJ59 VBK is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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