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AF09 GFK

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,266 mi
Last recorded113,266 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 GFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 113,266 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 113,266 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 107,297 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2019 107,295 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,526 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyres worn edges

temp fuel cap fitted but still seals

Pass 2 Aug 2017 91,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre & nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2016 82,327 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre & nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,854 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 61,936 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

exhaust system starting to corode

Pass 23 Aug 2014 61,936 miles

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

exhaust system starting to corode

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,445 miles

nearside rear tyre has puncture repair on the outer edge close to sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,937 miles

adv oil around steering rack gaiter on nearside oil appears to be coming from around automatic box

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 GFK is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF09 GFK, 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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AF09 GFK is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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