2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FG59 FXV
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 120,858 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FG59 FXV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2023
- 120,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FG59 FXV Mileage History
- 25/03/2022117,622 mi
- 27/04/2023120,858 mi+3,236 mi
- 27/04/2023120,858 mi
Average of roughly 2,969 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FG59 FXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (FG59 FXV) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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