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AD09 EVL

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,737 mi
Last recorded158,737 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 EVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 158,737 miles

Engine oily

Front Brake discs corrosion

Front Tyres starting to crack

Underbody and suspension components corrosion

Pass 22 May 2025 157,311 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 155,579 miles

Central Exhaust centre box front hangers corroded and have come loose. Exhaust system held by 3 hangers

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 153,411 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 148,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 147,053 miles

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 8 Jun 2020 145,636 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 143,033 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 143,033 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 139,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2017 117,952 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 93,328 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 71,306 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 71,306 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,536 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread on inner edges

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 41,355 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 30,690 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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AD09 EVL is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc 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 AD09 EVL, 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 AD09 EVL registered?

AD09 EVL is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is AD09 EVL safe to buy?

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