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AF09 HDC

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,011 mi
Last recorded143,011 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 143,011 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 143,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 129,711 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 128,143 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s on rear axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section deteriorated near join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s outer sill corroded but ok at test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 128,143 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced the rear of n/s outer sill separated from inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect o/s rear (5.3.2 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s on rear axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section deteriorated near join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s outer sill corroded but ok at test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 125,527 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle n/s bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 125,527 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s outer sill holed in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle n/s bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 123,350 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s front anti roll bar link arm dust cover deteriorated

rear axle n/s pin bush deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2020 120,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 120,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 117,082 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 117,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 111,504 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 105,986 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 105,986 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,974 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,328 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,290 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,713 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,696 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,923 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 HDC is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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