2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · KN09 VBJ
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 07 May 2009. Recorded mileage 112,239 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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.
KN09 VBJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2024
- 112,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN09 VBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (KN09 VBJ) between April 2012 and April 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2024 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: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
KN09 VBJ Mileage History
- 12/04/201228,020 mi
- 09/05/201335,050 mi+7,030 mi
- 20/05/201457,320 mi+22,270 mi
- 11/11/201568,716 mi+11,396 mi
- 11/11/201672,132 mi+3,416 mi
- 04/05/201874,630 mi+2,498 mi
- 17/07/201985,372 mi+10,742 mi
- 17/07/201985,372 mi
- 18/01/2021101,435 mi+16,063 mi
- 22/01/2022104,336 mi+2,901 mi
- 16/01/2023110,527 mi+6,191 mi
- 20/01/2023110,582 mi+55 mi
- 05/04/2024112,239 mi+1,657 mi
Average of roughly 7,029 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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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