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AF09 YYD

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,019 mi
Last recorded132,019 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 132,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 130,965 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Feb 2022 130,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jan 2021 120,892 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 117,094 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 117,094 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 109,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 20 Jan 2018 100,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 92,676 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2014 69,861 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,232 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,255 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 YYD 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 86.7%.

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 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 YYD, 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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What year was AF09 YYD registered?

AF09 YYD is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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