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AF09 LPU

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,123 mi
Last recorded137,123 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 LPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 137,123 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 128,966 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 125,769 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 125,769 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 122,962 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 122,962 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 120,836 miles

Nearside Front door mirror cover damaged /loose

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant was low, poss water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack bolt (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking and on 3mm ,205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 120,836 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror cover damaged /loose

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant was low, poss water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack bolt (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking and on 3mm ,205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 112,519 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 112,518 miles

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

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine .. poss oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 101,830 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 101,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,125 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexy is weak

front tyres on 3mm [205/55/r16]

Fail 11 Aug 2015 85,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexy is weak

front tyres on 3mm [205/55/r16]

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,585 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,038 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,709 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 LPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LPU, 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 LPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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