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AF09 JYJ

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,321 mi
Last recorded112,321 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 JYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 112,321 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2025 112,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 105,833 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 105,833 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left on pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,973 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 95,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 84,153 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 75,063 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,018 miles

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,756 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 60,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,656 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,299 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,257 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 49,248 miles

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

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2013 39,103 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,749 miles

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)

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 JYJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JYJ, 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 JYJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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