2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DA58 JWD
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 2009. Recorded mileage 126,168 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,168 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.
DA58 JWD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 126,168 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.
DA58 JWD 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 (DA58 JWD) between February 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DA58 JWD Mileage History
- 11/02/201227,868 mi
- 04/02/201339,584 mi+11,716 mi
- 04/02/201339,584 mi
- 03/02/201450,762 mi+11,178 mi
- 03/02/201562,893 mi+12,131 mi
- 25/01/201672,878 mi+9,985 mi
- 01/02/201782,773 mi+9,895 mi
- 23/01/201892,614 mi+9,841 mi
- 21/01/2019104,793 mi+12,179 mi
- 21/01/2019104,793 mi
- 05/02/2020115,823 mi+11,030 mi
- 24/02/2020115,826 mi+3 mi
- 17/02/2021118,605 mi+2,779 mi
- 31/01/2022120,431 mi+1,826 mi
- 09/02/2023121,223 mi+792 mi
- 07/02/2024122,118 mi+895 mi
- 07/02/2024122,118 mi
- 18/12/2024122,772 mi+654 mi
- 19/12/2024122,772 mi
- 02/12/2025126,168 mi+3,396 mi
Average of roughly 7,119 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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