2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MA09 XWS
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 161,522 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,522 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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MA09 XWS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2025
- 161,522 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.
MA09 XWS 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 (MA09 XWS) between March 2012 and February 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 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: Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MA09 XWS Mileage History
- 20/03/201218,703 mi
- 09/03/201324,331 mi+5,628 mi
- 06/03/201429,240 mi+4,909 mi
- 03/03/201533,715 mi+4,475 mi
- 05/03/201639,011 mi+5,296 mi
- 06/03/201744,282 mi+5,271 mi
- 14/04/201852,394 mi+8,112 mi
- 16/04/201852,397 mi+3 mi
- 12/04/201959,889 mi+7,492 mi
- 15/08/202068,963 mi+9,074 mi
- 24/07/202175,466 mi+6,503 mi
- 27/07/202175,556 mi+90 mi
- 23/07/202282,065 mi+6,509 mi
- 16/03/202386,507 mi+4,442 mi
- 29/02/2024116,853 mi+30,346 mi
- 17/02/2025161,522 mi+44,669 mi
Average of roughly 11,059 miles per year across 16 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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