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AD09 WHV

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,056 mi
Last recorded168,056 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 WHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 168,056 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 158,340 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 151,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 142,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 134,557 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 128,240 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 119,711 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 108,061 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 108,061 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 94,737 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 87,037 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 87,037 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working dip (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,907 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 78,907 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 69,731 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 57,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heat shiels above rear silencer rusted & loose

Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,938 miles

heat shiels above rear silencer rusted & loose

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,191 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 46,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WHV is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WHV, 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 WHV registered?

AD09 WHV is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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