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AK59 RBY

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,953 mi
Last recorded99,953 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 RBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 99,953 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 99,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 90,768 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn And Offside Rear Beam Axle Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Offside Rear Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 69,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 57,666 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 47,433 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 47,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2019 38,635 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 6 Dec 2018 26,928 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))

offside rear tyre is slightly mishaped

Pass 27 Dec 2017 14,737 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 13,315 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 9,953 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 8,166 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 6,663 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 5,425 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 4,047 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 RBY is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK59 RBY registered?

AK59 RBY is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is AK59 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 RBY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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