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AK09 CZG

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,393 mi
Last recorded40,393 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 CZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 40,393 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exh corroded and flexie

front bumper insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2022 40,393 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exh corroded and flexie

front bumper insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2021 40,195 miles

exh corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 39,155 miles

Electrical Fault light on

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 37,964 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 35,099 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

inter noise from engine suspect vv pulley

Fail 7 Sep 2018 35,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

inter noise from engine suspect vv pulley

Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,727 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,813 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,929 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 21,565 miles

Engine oil leak!

Both rear tyres have stepping wear.

O/S/F tyre is getting very low at 3mm.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 21,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres have stepping wear.

Engine oil leak!

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre is getting very low at 3mm.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 13,241 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 12,763 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 11,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 11,257 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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AK09 CZG is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 AK09 CZG, 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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AK09 CZG is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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