2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BF09 EWB
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 134,227 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF09 EWB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2022
- 134,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF09 EWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (BF09 EWB) between June 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Suspension arm likely to fail both front due to heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST MISSING (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))”.
BF09 EWB Mileage History
- 30/06/2022134,227 mi
- 01/07/2022134,227 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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