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2009 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration DF09UBM
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 05 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,795 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
29 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 127,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
29 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,207 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2025 24 Jun 202629 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 123,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,859 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,359 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,021 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,909 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,088 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,620 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,120 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018 24 Jun 202622 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,122 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear tyre surface aged and cracking
- Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated/aged
- Front slight corrosion on brake disc inner faces
1 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front slight corrosion on brake disc inner faces
- Offside Rear tyre surface aged and cracking
- Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated/aged
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,369 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,175 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2015 24 Jun 20267 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
15 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,097 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014 24 Jun 202615 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,685 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013 24 Jun 202622 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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DF09UBM was registered on 2009-12-31
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