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AF09 NHA

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,854 mi
Last recorded137,854 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 137,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 137,854 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 123,086 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 100,083 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 99,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2013 83,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,756 miles

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

both front tyres bold inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,756 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bold inner edge

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 NHA is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NHA, 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 NHA registered?

AF09 NHA is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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