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AK59 POF

2009 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

178,476 mi
Last recorded178,476 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 178,476 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 168,365 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 161,544 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 161,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 157,303 miles

front bumper damaged

front lower gearbox mount deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2022 157,303 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch liner fouling wheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

front lower gearbox mount deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2020 151,076 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 151,075 miles

Front Bumper insecure and sharp edges. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel likely to become detached wheel well has rotted out. (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 135,203 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 135,203 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 119,096 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

chipped windscreen

Fail 26 Jan 2018 119,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

chipped windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 105,214 miles

Emissions not tested due to exc low oil (7.4.B.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,211 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 95,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,782 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 37,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 POF 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 57.9%.

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 POF, 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 POF is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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