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AJ59 WFO

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,803 mi
Last recorded164,803 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 WFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 164,803 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 156,919 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 156,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall, and inner and outer edges wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 148,558 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 148,549 miles

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 135,325 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 122,908 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre , small cuts in tread

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre , nail in tread

Pass 28 Oct 2016 111,467 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 111,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,191 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 98,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,853 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both wipers slightly smeary

steering rack damp offside

Pass 9 Nov 2013 65,522 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 65,256 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 48,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom has fallen off condensor due to corrosion

breather hoses swollen

rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2012 48,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom has fallen off condensor due to corrosion

breather hoses swollen

rear tyres feathered on inner edges

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 WFO is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WFO, 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 WFO is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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