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AF09 HCY

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,726 mi
Last recorded129,726 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 129,726 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 127,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reversing light inop

Fail 25 Oct 2024 127,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reversing light inop

Pass 23 Sep 2023 124,898 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 115,537 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 115,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,605 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 112,605 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 105,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear shocks corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 105,777 miles

Emissions not tested off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear shocks corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2018 99,793 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Aug 2018 99,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,406 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,853 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,776 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,643 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,312 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,868 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 HCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

AF09 HCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AF09 HCY safe to buy?

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