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AK09 YKP

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

273,500 mi
Last recorded273,500 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 273,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2023 257,040 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2022 240,996 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 also worn smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 225,246 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 225,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 214,774 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 214,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 192,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 172,630 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Under tray fitted to underside of vehicle, obscuring some engine components.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 152,760 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 131,705 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

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

Under tray fitted to underside of vehicle, obscuring some engine components.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 111,367 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 111,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,681 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,377 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,181 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 YKP is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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