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AD09 GVR

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,292 mi
Last recorded108,292 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 GVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 108,292 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides under atl test (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 108,203 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides under atl test (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 101,096 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 100,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 100,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 97,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 97,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 95,046 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 95,046 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 86,637 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle part bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 81,669 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,188 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2019 75,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,215 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2017 56,707 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 47,615 miles

front exhaust flex worn

rear tyres worn uneven inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres have high/lows inner edges

Fail 12 Jun 2015 39,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres have high/lows inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,079 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,904 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,740 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 GVR is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVR, 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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AD09 GVR is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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