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AF09 NZC

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

215,095 mi
Last recorded215,095 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 NZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 215,095 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 215,093 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 203,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened upper bush (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 203,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened upper bush (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 192,878 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 1 Oct 2015 172,396 miles

Front nearside and offside brakes slight fluctuation

Front windscreen greasy - wipers smearing

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 146,651 miles

fluctuation recorded on front brakes - Roller Brake Tester

front and rear brake discs lipped and rear pads getting low

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit 2mm and worn on edges

nearside front tyre valve pulling with wheel trim

rear numberplate melting damage - characters just visible - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 2 Sep 2013 109,994 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 109,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 81,513 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 NZC is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

AF09 NZC is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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