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AK59 WSZ

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,265 mi
Last recorded81,265 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 81,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wish bone inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

in general suspension parts sub frame /chassis / mounting areas/ arms/coil springs etc corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2026 81,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wish bone inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

in general suspension parts sub frame /chassis / mounting areas/ arms/coil springs etc corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 79,015 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front sub frame and suspension parts coil springs arms etc corroded in general

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 79,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front sub frame and suspension parts coil springs arms etc corroded in general

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 75,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around strongly advised to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

in general suspension parts sub frames , coil springs etc corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2024 75,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around strongly advised to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

in general suspension parts sub frames , coil springs etc corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 73,393 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 73,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 73,149 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 72,825 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 72,825 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 70,894 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 13 Jul 2020 70,894 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,477 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 67,477 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 62,570 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,531 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 52,020 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 51,897 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' picture mounted on dash (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav mount (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' stuff hanging from mirror (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 45,968 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,850 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,907 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,147 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 WSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WSZ, 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 WSZ registered?

AK59 WSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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