2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BD09 OKC

Most recent MOT outcome The latest MOT on 8 April 2022 was a PASS at 94,441 mi. This followed a FAIL the previous day (7 April 2022) that highlighted three serious items: the engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) was inoperative, the nearside rear tyre tread was below the 1.6 mm legal minimum, and the nearside front service brake was excessively binding. The pass indicates those issues were remedied before the re‑test, but they reveal the most recent areas of concern. Recurring mechanical pattern Tyre wear recurs throughout the record. In 2019 both front tyres were noted as “worn close to the legal limit”, and in 2022 the nearside rear tyre was below the legal tread depth. Brake wear also appears: a rear brake disc was described as “worn, pitted or scored” in 2017, and the nearside front service brake was excessively binding in 2022. The engine MIL fault in 2022 is a one‑off in the data but, because the light was inoperative, it suggests a possible electrical or sensor issue that needed correction. Trend assessment Overall the MOT history is relatively clean, with only three years showing any defects. The fact that the 2022 failure was corrected and the vehicle passed the same day shows the problems were not ignored. However, the repeat tyre‑wear alerts and the brake‑binding issue indicate a pattern of wear that may re‑appear if the underlying causes (e.g., tyre pressure, alignment, brake component condition) are not addressed.