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AK09 MLZ

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,273 mi
Last recorded80,273 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 MLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 80,273 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 76,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,185 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,297 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 58,780 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 57,227 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 54,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,105 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 44,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,629 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 23,022 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 MLZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

AK09 MLZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is AK09 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 MLZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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