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AK59 OYN

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,471 mi
Last recorded166,471 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 OYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 166,471 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 166,471 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 161,580 miles

both rear tyres are cracking and have nails in them

Fail 11 Nov 2022 161,580 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres are cracking and have nails in them

Pass 4 Nov 2021 155,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 155,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 146,037 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2019 129,434 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2019 129,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 113,253 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 113,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 99,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,916 miles

o/s/f tyre worn thin on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,859 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,955 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,210 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 53,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both driveshaft seals leaking.

damage to lower edge of A/C condensor.

damp ingress n/s side repeater.

front lower bumper partally detached, secure.

various scratches and dents

water ingress to boot area.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 53,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both driveshaft seals leaking.

damage to lower edge of A/C condensor.

damp ingress n/s side repeater.

front lower bumper partally detached, secure.

various scratches and dents

water ingress to boot area.

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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AK59 OYN is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK59 OYN, 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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AK59 OYN is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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