2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · A3 EWB
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 130,344 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A3 EWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 130,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A3 EWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (A3 EWB) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
A3 EWB Mileage History
- 17/01/2024111,260 mi
- 27/01/2025121,732 mi+10,472 mi
- 27/01/2025121,741 mi+9 mi
- 27/01/2026130,338 mi+8,597 mi
- 27/01/2026130,344 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 9,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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