MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Bumper slightly losses/damage
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, deep cut in tread - benefit given and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, cracking, cuts in tread and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))
Offside tail light has slight water ingress
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable both axle mounts/brackets corroded (5.1.1 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, deep cut in tread - benefit given and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, cracking, cuts in tread and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside tail light has slight water ingress
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable both axle mounts/brackets corroded (5.1.1 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has a cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has a nail (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bothside rear tyres worn inner edge also perished
center exhaust box corroded
Offside Rear tyre starting to feather on inner edges
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge tracking out
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear tyre starting to feather on inner edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
nearside door mirror badly deteriorated
rear brakes grabbing,requires adjustment or repair
stone chip to windscreen
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF09 NZJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,364cc 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 NZJ, 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 NZJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2009.
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