2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DA09 WNJ
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 104,414 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
DA09 WNJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 104,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA09 WNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (DA09 WNJ) between July 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DA09 WNJ Mileage History
- 12/07/201212,400 mi
- 02/07/201318,611 mi+6,211 mi
- 01/07/201426,782 mi+8,171 mi
- 15/07/201533,054 mi+6,272 mi
- 11/07/201638,939 mi+5,885 mi
- 27/04/201746,826 mi+7,887 mi
- 25/04/201854,611 mi+7,785 mi
- 25/04/201963,652 mi+9,041 mi
- 29/04/201963,713 mi+61 mi
- 15/10/202073,287 mi+9,574 mi
- 14/10/202176,966 mi+3,679 mi
- 15/10/202176,985 mi+19 mi
- 08/10/202282,737 mi+5,752 mi
- 07/10/202388,966 mi+6,229 mi
- 11/10/202389,010 mi+44 mi
- 10/10/202497,334 mi+8,324 mi
- 11/10/202497,358 mi+24 mi
- 01/10/2025101,510 mi+4,152 mi
- 15/10/2026104,414 mi+2,904 mi
- 15/10/2026104,414 mi
Average of roughly 6,453 miles per year across 20 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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