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AK59 PLJ

2009 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,389 mi
Last recorded159,389 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 PLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 159,389 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 159,389 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 157,675 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 150,312 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 140,588 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 129,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Tail lamp slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 116,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 112,704 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 107,687 miles

e.m.l on

engine cover

front bumper/grill showing damage

Fail 18 Dec 2017 107,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

e.m.l on

engine cover

front bumper/grill showing damage

rear tyres showing deterioration

Pass 2 Dec 2016 92,928 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,445 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 82,445 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 62,138 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,138 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,978 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,614 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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AK59 PLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK59 PLJ, 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 PLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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