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AF09 AMU

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,123 mi
Last recorded108,123 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 AMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 108,123 miles

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel slight binding

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,027 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 80,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,395 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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AF09 AMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF09 AMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF09 AMU registered?

AF09 AMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is AF09 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 AMU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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