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AK09 FOJ

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,565 mi
Last recorded151,565 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 FOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 151,565 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 151,564 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 144,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 135,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible mesh areas deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged ON LIMIT NOW (0.1 (b))

Offside door damaged

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak engine areas

rear exhaust silencer rubber hangers deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2018 124,637 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc's lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rubber exhaust mounts deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2017 110,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

malfunction indication lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2016 96,123 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 96,100 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front 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 4 Aug 2015 78,354 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,635 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 61,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 45,191 miles

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 17 Aug 2012 29,747 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 29,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,740 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 FOJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FOJ, 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 FOJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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