2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Diesel · LA09 FMU
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 96,112 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- 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.
LA09 FMU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 96,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA09 FMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (LA09 FMU) between June 2012 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
LA09 FMU Mileage History
- 19/06/201215,337 mi
- 29/05/201320,119 mi+4,782 mi
- 29/05/201320,119 mi
- 22/05/201425,001 mi+4,882 mi
- 21/09/201532,584 mi+7,583 mi
- 26/10/201640,251 mi+7,667 mi
- 26/10/201640,251 mi
- 27/10/201745,916 mi+5,665 mi
- 27/10/201745,916 mi
- 09/10/201851,537 mi+5,621 mi
- 29/10/201959,312 mi+7,775 mi
- 15/10/202065,003 mi+5,691 mi
- 27/10/202175,583 mi+10,580 mi
- 07/05/202278,365 mi+2,782 mi
- 09/05/202278,382 mi+17 mi
- 10/06/202382,124 mi+3,742 mi
- 10/06/202382,124 mi
- 27/06/202485,234 mi+3,110 mi
- 27/06/202485,234 mi
- 12/06/202586,612 mi+1,378 mi
- 11/06/202696,112 mi+9,500 mi
- 11/06/202696,112 mi
Average of roughly 5,779 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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