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AF09 HCO

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,491 mi
Last recorded120,491 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 120,491 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 118,879 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 116,760 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,353 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Front shock is corroded

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

engine has a slight knock

Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,134 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Mar 2016 74,329 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,309 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 59,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 59,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing low on shoulders

front pads low & disc lipped

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,426 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,225 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 38,225 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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 HCO 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 84.6%.

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 HCO, 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 HCO registered?

AF09 HCO is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AF09 HCO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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