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AF09 YWY

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,384 mi
Last recorded88,384 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 88,384 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 87,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 87,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,057 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 85,057 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 82,975 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 81,187 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 80,156 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,903 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,834 miles

offside rear tyre tread starting to lift inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,249 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,009 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,870 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 65,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 61,226 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,029 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,878 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 YWY is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

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

Is AF09 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 YWY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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