2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · GH03 ALE
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2009. Recorded mileage 81,460 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GH03 ALE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 81,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GH03 ALE 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 (GH03 ALE) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GH03 ALE Mileage History
- 12/10/202272,431 mi
- 03/11/202375,086 mi+2,655 mi
- 03/11/202375,086 mi
- 05/11/202477,660 mi+2,574 mi
- 06/11/202581,460 mi+3,800 mi
Average of roughly 2,943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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