2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DV59 WBJ
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 100,892 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,892 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.
DV59 WBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 17/08/2026
- 100,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DV59 WBJ Mileage History
- 22/08/202496,380 mi
- 22/08/202496,380 mi
- 20/08/202598,375 mi+1,995 mi
- 20/08/202598,381 mi+6 mi
- 17/08/2026100,892 mi+2,511 mi
Average of roughly 2,273 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DV59 WBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (DV59 WBJ) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is li”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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