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AF09 LNZ

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,568 mi
Last recorded61,568 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 LNZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 61,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 59,481 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded and rusty though lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front perished tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2023 59,194 miles

Central Front Coolant leak from engine ()

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 57,320 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 56,675 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,136 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 56,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 54,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 52,475 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 May 2017 52,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perish (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perish (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 May 2016 50,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in outer tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2015 47,184 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,768 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,425 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 LNZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LNZ, 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 LNZ registered?

AF09 LNZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AF09 LNZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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