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AM58 XEL

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,651 mi
Last recorded62,651 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 XEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,651 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,152 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 55,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror glass is damaged

Offside mirror glass is damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2016 45,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror glass is damaged

Offside mirror glass is damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,518 miles

Brake fluid level just above minimum

Centre exhaust, heat shield is insecure

Engine coolant level is below minimum

Neaside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,012 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 19,796 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 19,796 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 19,097 miles

nsf wheel trim missing.

osr bumper and lamp damaged.

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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AM58 XEL is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AM58 XEL, 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 AM58 XEL registered?

AM58 XEL is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 February 2009.

Is AM58 XEL safe to buy?

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