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AD09 FWY

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,402 mi
Last recorded180,402 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 FWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 180,402 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 168,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 19 Mar 2024 168,848 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 14 Mar 2023 160,870 miles

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

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded goes to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 160,870 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded goes to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 157,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 152,959 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 152,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 147,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 136,794 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 136,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 128,792 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 120,958 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 120,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 113,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyrewall badly damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2016 113,888 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine mil lit

Nearside Front Outer tyrewall badly damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2015 105,747 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 98,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,521 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 87,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,891 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 FWY 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 AD09 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

AD09 FWY is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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