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A13 DRT

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,596 mi
Last recorded45,596 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 45,596 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 45,588 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 42,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 38,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 38,578 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 35,146 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 35,130 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 31,716 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 31,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 28,466 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure

Fail 15 Sep 2020 28,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (225/45 R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Undertray not fully secure

Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,349 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 21,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 20,484 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 20,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,158 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 17,398 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,097 miles

rust on o/s r outer disc face

Pass 26 Sep 2013 12,672 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 12,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 10,689 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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A13 DRT is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A13 DRT, 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 A13 DRT registered?

A13 DRT is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is A13 DRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 DRT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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