2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BF09 EUY
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 146,805 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
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BF09 EUY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2023
- 146,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF09 EUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (BF09 EUY) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BF09 EUY Mileage History
- 21/03/2022144,162 mi
- 21/03/2022144,162 mi
- 27/03/2023146,805 mi+2,643 mi
Average of roughly 2,601 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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