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AF09 LNK

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,381 mi
Last recorded75,381 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 LNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 75,381 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 75,381 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 69,171 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,054 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 69,054 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 63,810 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,477 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 60,537 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,697 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 58,697 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,046 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,924 miles

the n/s/f tyre has wear on its outer section of its tread

the o/s/f tyre has wear on both sides of its tread

Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,593 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,813 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,288 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 26,287 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 LNK is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LNK, 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 LNK registered?

AF09 LNK is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is AF09 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 LNK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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