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SV59 AKY

2009 Opel Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,197 mi
Last recorded61,197 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2009 Opel Astra65,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 AKY
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,197 miles

man light on

Fail 15 Jul 2015 61,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

man light on

Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,933 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 39,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 33,404 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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SV59 AKY is a 2009 Opel Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,850 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 Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV59 AKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Opel Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV59 AKY registered?

SV59 AKY is a 2009 Opel Astra, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is SV59 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 AKY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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