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AF09 PWJ

2009 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,602 mi
Last recorded175,602 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astravan107,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 PWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 175,602 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 175,602 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 172,773 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link worn ,advise renewing

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 3 Jan 2023 168,174 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 168,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 164,215 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 31 Dec 2021 164,215 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 156,995 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 137,671 miles

both front tyres low n/s and o/s

both rear tyres low n/s and o/s

front number plate poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2018 123,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs rusty poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2015 111,098 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 111,098 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 90,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,035 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,351 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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AF09 PWJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 107,839 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF09 PWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF09 PWJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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