2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · CV59 CWJ
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 137,766 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
CV59 CWJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 137,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV59 CWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (CV59 CWJ) between September 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
CV59 CWJ Mileage History
- 01/09/201232,113 mi
- 28/12/201346,915 mi+14,802 mi
- 20/12/201455,652 mi+8,737 mi
- 20/12/201455,652 mi
- 18/12/201569,848 mi+14,196 mi
- 18/12/201569,848 mi
- 07/09/201678,523 mi+8,675 mi
- 07/09/201678,523 mi
- 05/09/201791,121 mi+12,598 mi
- 06/09/201791,175 mi+54 mi
- 07/09/2018101,821 mi+10,646 mi
- 06/09/2019109,338 mi+7,517 mi
- 11/09/2019109,480 mi+142 mi
- 02/09/2020113,701 mi+4,221 mi
- 06/09/2021117,979 mi+4,278 mi
- 07/09/2021117,982 mi+3 mi
- 11/08/2022121,240 mi+3,258 mi
- 12/08/2022121,242 mi+2 mi
- 05/09/2023126,017 mi+4,775 mi
- 05/09/2023126,019 mi+2 mi
- 09/09/2024130,754 mi+4,735 mi
- 19/08/2025134,409 mi+3,655 mi
- 20/08/2025134,412 mi+3 mi
- 17/08/2026137,763 mi+3,351 mi
- 17/08/2026137,766 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,569 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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