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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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