2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · EK59 FMC
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 108,425 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,425 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.
EK59 FMC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 108,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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EK59 FMC Mileage History
- 30/05/202499,633 mi
- 19/05/2025105,085 mi+5,452 mi
- 22/05/2025105,115 mi+30 mi
- 29/05/2026108,425 mi+3,310 mi
- 01/06/2026108,425 mi
Average of roughly 4,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK59 FMC 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 (EK59 FMC) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”.
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