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AFZ 8394

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,896 mi
Last recorded117,896 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 8394
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2024 117,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 111,150 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 111,022 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 107,692 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,872 miles

timing chain noisey

Fail 3 Mar 2022 101,871 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake slight lagging

timing chain noisey

Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,816 miles

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

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

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Mar 2020 91,689 miles

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

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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AFZ 8394 is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AFZ 8394, 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 AFZ 8394 registered?

AFZ 8394 is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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