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5942 DD

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,410 mi
Last recorded81,410 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5942 DD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 81,410 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 81,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 81,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 81,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 74,139 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 68,543 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,000 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 60,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 53,638 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 53,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,556 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 45,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder feathered (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 29,952 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 29,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R Tyre has a slight tear too outer side wall but is within tolerance.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 18,456 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 18,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres show signs of feathering on inner shoulders.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 12,405 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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5942 DD is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 5942 DD, 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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5942 DD is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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