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AK59 PLX

2009 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,702 mi
Last recorded102,702 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 102,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 102,543 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 101,002 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

wet test

Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,652 miles

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

mirror glasses slightly under size

Fail 25 Aug 2021 98,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

mirror glasses slightly under size

Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,356 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1x (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Rear discs corroded

n/s & o/s mirror glasses under size but provide adequate view to rear

screen chipped

Fail 18 Aug 2020 97,356 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1x (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear discs corroded

n/s & o/s mirror glasses under size but provide adequate view to rear

screen chipped

Pass 2 Aug 2019 96,458 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 95,746 miles

Rear discs corroding

wet test

Fail 29 Aug 2018 95,746 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear discs corroding

wet test

Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,118 miles

rear discs corroded

screen chipped

Oil leak ()

suspect loose or insecure bracket engine bay area

Fail 30 Aug 2017 95,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

rear discs corroded

suspect loose or insecure bracket engine bay area

Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,145 miles

Oil leak from oil filter & sump.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 94,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer side wall perishing.

Oil leak from oil filter & sump.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,801 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 83,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,691 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,024 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,210 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 PLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

AK59 PLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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