2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · AX09 AVJ
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 94,094 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AX09 AVJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 94,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX09 AVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (AX09 AVJ) between October 2012 and August 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AX09 AVJ Mileage History
- 18/10/201232,825 mi
- 29/04/201335,270 mi+2,445 mi
- 29/04/201335,270 mi
- 23/04/201439,080 mi+3,810 mi
- 12/08/201541,993 mi+2,913 mi
- 11/08/201649,611 mi+7,618 mi
- 11/08/201757,811 mi+8,200 mi
- 13/08/201867,518 mi+9,707 mi
- 13/08/201867,518 mi
- 02/08/201973,200 mi+5,682 mi
- 10/08/202080,133 mi+6,933 mi
- 12/08/202080,139 mi+6 mi
- 13/08/202183,137 mi+2,998 mi
- 17/08/202286,573 mi+3,436 mi
- 17/08/202286,573 mi
- 09/08/202389,797 mi+3,224 mi
- 21/08/202491,172 mi+1,375 mi
- 29/08/202491,181 mi+9 mi
- 26/08/202594,093 mi+2,912 mi
- 27/08/202594,094 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,765 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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