2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DS09 YME
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 117,048 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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DS09 YME Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2025
- 117,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS09 YME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (DS09 YME) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Emissions unable to be completed major leak from exhaust system. (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DS09 YME Mileage History
- 13/10/202299,558 mi
- 02/01/2024104,887 mi+5,329 mi
- 16/01/2024104,952 mi+65 mi
- 18/09/2025117,048 mi+12,096 mi
Average of roughly 5,965 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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