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AD09 FXA

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,970 mi
Last recorded116,970 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 FXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 116,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre slight worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 116,919 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 112,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 109,430 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 109,430 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 104,784 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 96,736 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 96,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 91,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,486 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 80,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,175 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded pads over half worn (3.5.1i)

osr tyre has nail in shoulder

Fail 5 Feb 2016 72,175 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded pads over half worn (3.5.1i)

osr tyre has nail in shoulder

Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,248 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,002 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 FXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

AD09 FXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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