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AK09 CZL

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,060 mi
Last recorded87,060 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 CZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 87,060 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 86,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 86,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,289 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 83,267 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,355 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Aug 2020 80,351 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,477 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 75,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Mar 2017 73,042 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 225/45r17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 68,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 225/45r17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,241 miles

no smoke detected by d s m

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

blades slightly streaky.

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 CZL is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AK09 CZL, 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 AK09 CZL registered?

AK09 CZL is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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