2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FP59 FRU
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 03/12/2009. Recorded mileage 149,933 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,933 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1686cc
FP59 FRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 149,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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FP59 FRU Mileage History
- 04/03/2022125,887 mi
- 04/03/2023132,122 mi+6,235 mi
- 06/03/2023132,122 mi
- 01/03/2024138,492 mi+6,370 mi
- 20/06/2025149,933 mi+11,441 mi
Average of roughly 7,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FP59 FRU 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 (FP59 FRU) between March 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.