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AF09 YWU

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,156 mi
Last recorded234,156 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 234,156 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 216,564 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 198,099 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 181,083 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 162,362 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 140,719 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 140,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 121,131 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 121,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 103,957 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,809 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 81,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,414 miles

advise n/s rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn inner and outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,866 miles

advise drivers side front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,120 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 YWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF09 YWU registered?

AF09 YWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is AF09 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 YWU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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