2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · CA59 BVS
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 70,754 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CA59 BVS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 70,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA59 BVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (CA59 BVS) between November 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 79 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
CA59 BVS Mileage History
- 27/11/201227,482 mi
- 27/11/201227,482 mi
- 19/11/201329,659 mi+2,177 mi
- 18/11/201431,221 mi+1,562 mi
- 17/11/201533,328 mi+2,107 mi
- 15/11/201635,923 mi+2,595 mi
- 16/11/201635,924 mi+1 mi
- 16/11/201738,386 mi+2,462 mi
- 17/11/201738,390 mi+4 mi
- 24/11/201840,336 mi+1,946 mi
- 06/12/201840,338 mi+2 mi
- 13/11/201941,983 mi+1,645 mi
- 13/11/201941,985 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/202044,013 mi+2,028 mi
- 22/09/202145,446 mi+1,433 mi
- 19/10/202248,731 mi+3,285 mi
- 26/10/202248,733 mi+2 mi
- 05/10/202351,014 mi+2,281 mi
- 05/10/202351,014 mi
- 22/10/202460,759 mi+9,745 mi
- 22/10/202460,761 mi+2 mi
- 17/10/202570,748 mi+9,987 mi
- 29/10/202570,754 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,349 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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