2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LB09 PNV
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 84,296 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026. 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 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,296 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.
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.
LB09 PNV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 84,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB09 PNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (LB09 PNV) between June 2012 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LB09 PNV Mileage History
- 29/06/201213,051 mi
- 24/04/201354,823 mi+41,772 mi
- 24/04/201318,828 mi-35,995 mi
- 19/05/201432,604 mi+13,776 mi
- 15/05/201546,269 mi+13,665 mi
- 20/05/201546,275 mi+6 mi
- 12/05/201649,075 mi+2,800 mi
- 12/05/201649,078 mi+3 mi
- 17/05/201757,134 mi+8,056 mi
- 31/05/201863,892 mi+6,758 mi
- 08/04/201968,542 mi+4,650 mi
- 09/04/201968,542 mi
- 02/10/202072,525 mi+3,983 mi
- 02/10/202072,525 mi
- 27/10/202175,549 mi+3,024 mi
- 27/10/202175,549 mi
- 27/10/202278,227 mi+2,678 mi
- 27/10/202380,616 mi+2,389 mi
- 06/11/202380,618 mi+2 mi
- 06/11/202482,560 mi+1,942 mi
- 06/11/202482,560 mi
- 06/11/202584,296 mi+1,736 mi
- 06/11/202584,296 mi
Average of roughly 5,334 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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