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AF09 ZBZ

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,447 mi
Last recorded142,447 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 142,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 142,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear tinted (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 137,780 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 137,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner edge.205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and going out of shape,also 9 years older than car... 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 119,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 106,955 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 104,625 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 102,576 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,826 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 97,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,990 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 92,990 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 85,111 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,949 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,171 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 61,405 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,344 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,142 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 ZBZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ registered?

AF09 ZBZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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