2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · BU58 FVW
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Feb 2009. Recorded mileage 75,296 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU58 FVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 75,296 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.
BU58 FVW 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 (BU58 FVW) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BU58 FVW Mileage History
- 24/10/202268,637 mi
- 19/10/202370,973 mi+2,336 mi
- 19/10/202473,398 mi+2,425 mi
- 20/10/202575,296 mi+1,898 mi
- 20/10/202575,296 mi
Average of roughly 2,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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