2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · GL09 OBU
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 118,491 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,491 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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GL09 OBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 118,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL09 OBU 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 (GL09 OBU) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
GL09 OBU Mileage History
- 20/12/202395,685 mi
- 20/12/202395,686 mi+1 mi
- 12/12/2024112,334 mi+16,648 mi
- 03/12/2025118,474 mi+6,140 mi
- 12/12/2025118,491 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 11,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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