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AK09 VAH

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,758 mi
Last recorded88,758 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 88,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 86,963 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,374 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,729 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,705 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 68,673 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,112 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,030 miles

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

warning lamp on dash

Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,107 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,868 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,178 miles

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

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Apr 2015 31,178 miles

Offside 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)

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

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,240 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 15,415 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 2 Apr 2012 8,993 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 VAH is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

AK09 VAH is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is AK09 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 VAH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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