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AF09 YWW

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,461 mi
Last recorded151,461 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 151,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp condensated

Pass 22 Feb 2025 150,425 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 149,083 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2024 149,083 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2023 145,680 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 143,737 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded/pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 136,064 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge , minor cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 5 Feb 2021 136,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner/wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge , minor cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Feb 2020 127,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 118,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,568 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 112,568 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 102,266 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,621 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,072 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 88,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 88,101 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,835 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,301 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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.

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 YWW is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YWW, 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 YWW is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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