2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DY59 DFA
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 114,087 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,087 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.
DY59 DFA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2022
- 114,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY59 DFA 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 (DY59 DFA) between July 2012 and April 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DY59 DFA Mileage History
- 28/07/201228,907 mi
- 27/07/201339,581 mi+10,674 mi
- 19/07/201449,934 mi+10,353 mi
- 19/07/201449,934 mi
- 25/07/201560,038 mi+10,104 mi
- 30/07/201670,026 mi+9,988 mi
- 30/07/201670,026 mi
- 04/05/201775,976 mi+5,950 mi
- 09/05/201775,980 mi+4 mi
- 11/04/201881,325 mi+5,345 mi
- 11/04/201881,325 mi
- 13/05/201991,317 mi+9,992 mi
- 13/05/201991,318 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/202098,801 mi+7,483 mi
- 29/04/2021105,433 mi+6,632 mi
- 29/04/2021105,433 mi
- 13/04/2022114,087 mi+8,654 mi
- 13/04/2022114,087 mi
Average of roughly 8,774 miles per year across 18 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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