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AK59 RCF

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,343 mi
Last recorded76,343 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 RCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 76,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,682 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,682 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

rear brake pads wearing low/ rear brake discs starting to rust

rear brakes performances slight imbalance

slight oilleak

Pass 2 Nov 2022 70,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 70,584 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seatbelt retractor jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,355 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,026 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 10 May 2019 58,011 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

both rear tyres are perished and cracked

front brake discs are worn/lipped

rear brake pads are low

Fail 9 May 2019 58,010 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

both rear tyres are perished and cracked

front brake discs are worn/lipped

rear brake pads are low

Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,039 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 43,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,294 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 36,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 27,729 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 19,321 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,199 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 12,806 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 RCF is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

AK59 RCF is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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