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AK09 MME

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,031 mi
Last recorded53,031 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 MME
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 53,031 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 48,228 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn large bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn large bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 48,228 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn large bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn large bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 43,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 40,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 36,479 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 35,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,671 miles

Offside Rear Inner sidewall damaged due to cable rub

Rearmost heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2019 31,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake cable insecure

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure

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

Offside Parking brake cable insecure

Offside Rear Inner sidewall damaged due to cable rub

Rearmost heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2018 28,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,179 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 25,179 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 23,979 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,803 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 22,803 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 20,717 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 20,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,580 miles

Front tyres are low on tread

Front tyres are starting to wear on inner edge

Rear tyres are starting to crack/perish

Pass 19 Mar 2012 8,135 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 MME is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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