2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KS59 SCS
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 152,709 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,709 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.
KS59 SCS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2024
- 152,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KS59 SCS Mileage History
- 15/11/201228,594 mi
- 29/11/201349,650 mi+21,056 mi
- 30/10/201465,805 mi+16,155 mi
- 17/09/201587,483 mi+21,678 mi
- 09/09/2016104,835 mi+17,352 mi
- 15/09/2017122,610 mi+17,775 mi
- 15/09/2017122,610 mi
- 05/09/2018138,858 mi+16,248 mi
- 08/10/2019143,253 mi+4,395 mi
- 24/09/2020144,174 mi+921 mi
- 06/10/2021144,768 mi+594 mi
- 06/10/2022145,135 mi+367 mi
- 06/10/2022145,135 mi
- 18/10/2023146,599 mi+1,464 mi
- 16/10/2024152,701 mi+6,102 mi
- 25/10/2024152,709 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 10,393 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
KS59 SCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (KS59 SCS) between November 2012 and October 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe just before backbox split (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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