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AF09 PVZ

2009 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,514 mi
Last recorded159,514 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 PVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 159,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 142,331 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 127,990 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 127,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 122,378 miles

play in nearside front wishbone rear bush

Fail 26 Jun 2019 122,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

play in nearside front wishbone rear bush

play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 6 Jul 2018 113,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 5 Jul 2018 113,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 102,761 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 102,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 91,458 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 91,458 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak OIL COOLER PIPE LEAK ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,511 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 75,195 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,195 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,884 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,020 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,219 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 PVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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