2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DU59 FTC
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 179,355 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,355 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.
DU59 FTC Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 179,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU59 FTC 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 (DU59 FTC) between September 2012 and July 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
DU59 FTC Mileage History
- 04/09/201233,041 mi
- 04/09/201233,041 mi
- 30/08/201349,650 mi+16,609 mi
- 02/09/201468,264 mi+18,614 mi
- 05/09/201587,887 mi+19,623 mi
- 07/09/201587,887 mi
- 07/12/2016111,321 mi+23,434 mi
- 30/11/2017131,635 mi+20,314 mi
- 24/11/2018150,174 mi+18,539 mi
- 24/07/2019162,173 mi+11,999 mi
- 24/07/2019162,173 mi
- 09/07/2020163,608 mi+1,435 mi
- 23/07/2021165,343 mi+1,735 mi
- 08/07/2022166,916 mi+1,573 mi
- 19/07/2023168,121 mi+1,205 mi
- 05/07/2024170,800 mi+2,679 mi
- 09/07/2024170,843 mi+43 mi
- 28/07/2025179,355 mi+8,512 mi
Average of roughly 11,347 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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