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A13 LYO

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,231 mi
Last recorded58,231 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 58,231 miles

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2025 52,473 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 48,588 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 45,800 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 43,636 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 40,667 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 40,667 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 37,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 31,409 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 27,949 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 24,104 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2016 24,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2014 18,583 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 14,762 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 12,701 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 8,533 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 LYO is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYO, 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 LYO registered?

A13 LYO is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 January 2009.

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The MOT history for A13 LYO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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