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2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DS09 WYW

DS09 WYW

2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 121,539 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2025.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2009 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Aug 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
121,539 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Aug 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This 2009 Vauxhall Astra presents an exceptionally clean MOT history. The most recent test on 9 August 2024 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, and the vehicle has maintained a consistent trend of passing without recorded advisories or failures for several years. The condition trend appears stable. There is no evidence of recurring mechanical failures or worsening wear in the official records, which is uncommon for a vehicle of this age. The mileage of 121,539 miles is typical for a 17-year-old car, averaging around 7,149 miles per year. This suggests regular, moderate use rather than extreme wear from high mileage or the degradation associated with long periods of standing. Because the MOT history is so limited in terms of reported faults, it provides little insight into the current state of consumables. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the condition of the brakes, tyre tread, and any signs of chassis corrosion that may not have been flagged as critical failures.
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DS09 WYW Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2024
  • 121,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

DS09 WYW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (DS09 WYW) between July 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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DS09 WYW Mileage History

  1. 22/07/2022106,302 mi
  2. 22/07/2022106,302 mi
  3. 19/07/2023114,234 mi+7,932 mi
  4. 09/08/2024121,539 mi+7,305 mi

Average of roughly 7,432 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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