2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · CV09 WJC
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 76,351 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
CV09 WJC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV09 WJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (CV09 WJC) between March 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 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 (21 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad friction material loose (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
CV09 WJC Mileage History
- 27/03/201210,174 mi
- 13/06/201315,137 mi+4,963 mi
- 24/03/201423,457 mi+8,320 mi
- 18/03/201531,783 mi+8,326 mi
- 19/03/201531,783 mi
- 31/03/201640,536 mi+8,753 mi
- 31/03/201640,536 mi
- 31/03/201747,317 mi+6,781 mi
- 01/04/201747,320 mi+3 mi
- 30/04/201854,834 mi+7,514 mi
- 30/04/201854,835 mi+1 mi
- 01/05/201958,365 mi+3,530 mi
- 10/05/201958,365 mi
- 06/04/202060,035 mi+1,670 mi
- 06/04/202060,040 mi+5 mi
- 22/03/202164,471 mi+4,431 mi
- 25/03/202164,471 mi
- 22/03/202269,660 mi+5,189 mi
- 04/04/202373,377 mi+3,717 mi
- 04/04/202373,377 mi
- 02/04/202474,204 mi+827 mi
- 13/06/202576,351 mi+2,147 mi
Average of roughly 5,008 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
VAUXHALL ASTRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2009 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.