2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DA59 VFH
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 152,555 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,555 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 VFH Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 152,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA59 VFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (DA59 VFH) between December 2012 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DA59 VFH Mileage History
- 12/12/201247,051 mi
- 07/12/201353,264 mi+6,213 mi
- 08/12/201459,646 mi+6,382 mi
- 14/12/201459,753 mi+107 mi
- 13/12/201566,197 mi+6,444 mi
- 03/12/201672,812 mi+6,615 mi
- 10/12/201673,082 mi+270 mi
- 10/12/201673,082 mi
- 12/12/201780,091 mi+7,009 mi
- 07/12/201888,013 mi+7,922 mi
- 08/12/201888,038 mi+25 mi
- 22/11/201998,887 mi+10,849 mi
- 03/12/2020115,427 mi+16,540 mi
- 03/12/2020115,429 mi+2 mi
- 15/12/2021130,583 mi+15,154 mi
- 21/12/2021130,601 mi+18 mi
- 14/07/2022135,583 mi+4,982 mi
- 15/07/2022135,583 mi
- 09/05/2025144,145 mi+8,562 mi
- 13/05/2026152,555 mi+8,410 mi
- 13/05/2026152,555 mi
Average of roughly 7,864 miles per year across 21 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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