2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · PJ59 OBD
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 112,079 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,079 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.
PJ59 OBD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2023
- 112,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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PJ59 OBD Mileage History
- 05/12/201218,190 mi
- 09/12/201324,771 mi+6,581 mi
- 20/11/201430,247 mi+5,476 mi
- 24/11/201539,738 mi+9,491 mi
- 05/12/201650,833 mi+11,095 mi
- 05/12/201650,833 mi
- 05/01/201863,785 mi+12,952 mi
- 05/01/201863,785 mi
- 05/01/201975,254 mi+11,469 mi
- 28/12/201985,443 mi+10,189 mi
- 28/12/201985,443 mi
- 08/12/202094,301 mi+8,858 mi
- 17/12/2021104,565 mi+10,264 mi
- 04/04/2022106,879 mi+2,314 mi
- 02/03/2023112,079 mi+5,200 mi
Average of roughly 9,171 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
PJ59 OBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (PJ59 OBD) between December 2012 and March 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2023 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Bumper insecure needs re attaching underneath (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
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