2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · OV59 USE
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 210,995 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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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OV59 USE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 210,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV59 USE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (OV59 USE) between November 2012 and September 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “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))”.
OV59 USE Mileage History
- 30/11/201267,138 mi
- 05/12/201267,138 mi
- 20/12/201389,976 mi+22,838 mi
- 18/12/201492,797 mi+2,821 mi
- 22/09/201597,927 mi+5,130 mi
- 25/08/2016108,550 mi+10,623 mi
- 03/09/2016108,550 mi
- 28/08/2017120,170 mi+11,620 mi
- 05/09/2018131,787 mi+11,617 mi
- 05/09/2018131,787 mi
- 09/09/2019138,495 mi+6,708 mi
- 05/09/2020144,488 mi+5,993 mi
- 14/09/2021149,841 mi+5,353 mi
- 15/09/2021149,847 mi+6 mi
- 27/09/2022158,473 mi+8,626 mi
- 23/09/2023171,783 mi+13,310 mi
- 23/09/2024188,979 mi+17,196 mi
- 13/09/2025210,995 mi+22,016 mi
- 13/09/2025210,995 mi
Average of roughly 11,252 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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