2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · BR53 BOY
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 98,281 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BR53 BOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 98,281 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.
BR53 BOY 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 (BR53 BOY) between July 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BR53 BOY Mileage History
- 15/07/202279,981 mi
- 12/07/202381,858 mi+1,877 mi
- 20/05/202484,159 mi+2,301 mi
- 21/05/202484,175 mi+16 mi
- 25/04/202598,281 mi+14,106 mi
Average of roughly 6,585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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