2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FD09 RYJ
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 189,998 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
FD09 RYJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2024
- 189,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD09 RYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (FD09 RYJ) between June 2012 and December 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 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 Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FD09 RYJ Mileage History
- 13/06/201249,416 mi
- 08/06/201362,203 mi+12,787 mi
- 23/05/201472,622 mi+10,419 mi
- 09/06/201588,326 mi+15,704 mi
- 07/06/201698,894 mi+10,568 mi
- 30/05/2017112,063 mi+13,169 mi
- 30/05/2017112,063 mi
- 06/06/2018125,161 mi+13,098 mi
- 06/06/2018125,161 mi
- 29/05/2019137,409 mi+12,248 mi
- 04/06/2019137,421 mi+12 mi
- 07/12/2020148,153 mi+10,732 mi
- 07/12/2020148,153 mi
- 09/12/2021151,970 mi+3,817 mi
- 09/12/2022157,237 mi+5,267 mi
- 14/12/2023170,267 mi+13,030 mi
- 14/12/2023170,267 mi
- 09/12/2024189,989 mi+19,722 mi
- 11/12/2024189,998 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 11,251 miles per year across 19 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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