2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · FL59 BEU
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 154,480 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL59 BEU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/04/2023
- 154,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL59 BEU 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 (FL59 BEU) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
FL59 BEU Mileage History
- 23/04/2022151,700 mi
- 23/04/2022151,700 mi
- 22/04/2023154,480 mi+2,780 mi
Average of roughly 2,790 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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