2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · FN59 JMU
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 78,359 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,359 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.
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.
FN59 JMU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2023
- 78,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN59 JMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (FN59 JMU) between September 2012 and February 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”.
FN59 JMU Mileage History
- 19/09/20127,906 mi
- 20/09/20139,526 mi+1,620 mi
- 17/09/201417,482 mi+7,956 mi
- 17/09/201417,482 mi
- 16/09/201525,647 mi+8,165 mi
- 16/09/201525,647 mi
- 27/09/201633,762 mi+8,115 mi
- 12/09/201752,181 mi+18,419 mi
- 28/08/201850,830 mi-1,351 mi
- 28/08/201850,831 mi+1 mi
- 24/12/201962,867 mi+12,036 mi
- 26/02/202167,133 mi+4,266 mi
- 25/02/202273,170 mi+6,037 mi
- 25/02/202273,170 mi
- 25/02/202378,345 mi+5,175 mi
- 27/02/202378,359 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 6,749 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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