2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FV09 VLW
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 140,976 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
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FV09 VLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 09/06/2026
- 140,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV09 VLW 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 (FV09 VLW) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
FV09 VLW Mileage History
- 14/06/2023112,801 mi
- 12/06/2024121,600 mi+8,799 mi
- 11/06/2025132,574 mi+10,974 mi
- 11/06/2025132,575 mi+1 mi
- 09/06/2026140,976 mi+8,401 mi
Average of roughly 9,433 miles per year across 5 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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