2009 Vauxhall Astra Van · 1,830 MOT tests
2009 Vauxhall Astra Van reliability
2009 Vauxhall Astra Vans fail 40.9% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Astra Van years (1,830 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astra Vans: 45%)
- 40.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astra Vans: 45%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 145,783
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,830
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: about average for its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 8.9% of tests fail here (35% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Vauxhall Astra Van
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.2%
- Lights and electrics16.6%
- Brakes10.6%
- Tyres9.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.5%
- Body, chassis and structure4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.73%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.26%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 3.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.33%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Horn not working 2.95%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (17.1%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.57%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.66%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.2%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra Van reliable?
2009 Vauxhall Astra Vans fail 40.9% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Astra Van years (1,830 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Vauxhall Astra Van MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9.73% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.26% of tests), position lamp not working (3.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Vauxhall Astra Van have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Vauxhall Astra Van shows 145,783 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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