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AF09 YYG

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,083 mi
Last recorded112,083 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 112,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 112,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 107,481 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 107,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 102,006 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 96,530 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,702 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,247 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 85,247 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,938 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,301 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 74,301 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2012 65,001 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,667 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 YYG is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YYG, 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 YYG registered?

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

Is AF09 YYG safe to buy?

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