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AF09 GGA

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,162 mi
Last recorded66,162 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 GGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 66,162 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2026 66,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 58,964 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 44,832 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 33,907 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 33,720 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 30,083 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 30,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 28,455 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 26,762 miles

o/s/r tyre badly perished on sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2020 26,761 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre badly perished on sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2019 25,518 miles

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyres cracks outer side walls

Pass 19 Feb 2018 24,830 miles

both front tyres slightly perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2017 24,125 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,638 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2015 22,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2014 21,276 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 19,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,067 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,884 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 GGA is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 AF09 GGA, 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 AF09 GGA registered?

AF09 GGA is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is AF09 GGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 GGA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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