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AK09 YKX

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,208 mi
Last recorded145,208 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 145,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 144,315 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 144,413 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 143,079 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 131,105 miles

Offside headlight slightly loose

Pass 17 May 2021 119,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 104,918 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 104,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 94,042 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 94,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 86,962 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 78,896 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,867 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 63,016 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,651 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 32,772 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,312 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 YKX is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YKX, 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 YKX is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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