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AK59 PLO

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,982 mi
Last recorded107,982 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 PLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 107,982 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 103,440 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 103,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 99,288 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 99,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 94,706 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,000 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 85,100 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Fail 10 Feb 2021 85,100 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,595 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 82,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,647 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 77,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,611 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,900 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,436 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on inner tread areas (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and cracked in sidewalls

Fail 28 Sep 2016 36,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on inner tread areas (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and cracked in sidewalls

Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,089 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 16,752 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 12,969 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 9,380 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 PLO is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PLO, 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 AK59 PLO registered?

AK59 PLO is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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