2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DA59 VBD
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 102,906 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,906 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.
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DA59 VBD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 102,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA59 VBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (DA59 VBD) between December 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
DA59 VBD Mileage History
- 11/12/201216,350 mi
- 06/12/201320,956 mi+4,606 mi
- 09/12/201426,787 mi+5,831 mi
- 11/12/201531,401 mi+4,614 mi
- 12/12/201634,755 mi+3,354 mi
- 21/12/201739,493 mi+4,738 mi
- 18/04/201950,502 mi+11,009 mi
- 18/04/201950,502 mi
- 13/10/202065,018 mi+14,516 mi
- 05/11/202174,435 mi+9,417 mi
- 06/11/202174,437 mi+2 mi
- 02/12/202279,733 mi+5,296 mi
- 02/12/202279,733 mi
- 11/12/202384,955 mi+5,222 mi
- 01/10/202489,850 mi+4,895 mi
- 25/09/202596,151 mi+6,301 mi
- 23/09/2026102,903 mi+6,752 mi
- 23/09/2026102,906 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,280 miles per year across 18 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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