2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BJ09 VGL
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/07/2009. Recorded mileage 99,472 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1598cc
BJ09 VGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2025
- 99,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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BJ09 VGL Mileage History
- 12/03/202271,999 mi
- 21/03/202389,960 mi+17,961 mi
- 21/03/202389,960 mi
- 28/03/202497,758 mi+7,798 mi
- 26/04/202599,472 mi+1,714 mi
Average of roughly 8,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ09 VGL 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 (BJ09 VGL) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 April 2025 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 (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.