2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DY59 PKC
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 161,961 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,961 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 PKC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 161,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY59 PKC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (DY59 PKC) between July 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 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 (17 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
DY59 PKC Mileage History
- 10/07/201228,701 mi
- 25/04/201331,358 mi+2,657 mi
- 09/07/201333,767 mi+2,409 mi
- 16/07/201447,804 mi+14,037 mi
- 16/07/201447,804 mi
- 11/07/201560,700 mi+12,896 mi
- 11/07/201560,700 mi
- 01/07/201672,537 mi+11,837 mi
- 08/07/201786,337 mi+13,800 mi
- 07/07/201897,964 mi+11,627 mi
- 07/07/201897,964 mi
- 06/07/2019107,560 mi+9,596 mi
- 06/07/2019107,560 mi
- 30/06/2020114,408 mi+6,848 mi
- 01/07/2020114,418 mi+10 mi
- 15/07/2021122,815 mi+8,397 mi
- 06/07/2022138,334 mi+15,519 mi
- 01/07/2023146,631 mi+8,297 mi
- 08/07/2023146,795 mi+164 mi
- 09/07/2024152,362 mi+5,567 mi
- 12/07/2025158,988 mi+6,626 mi
- 04/07/2026161,961 mi+2,973 mi
Average of roughly 9,531 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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