2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · PJ59 OME
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 148,462 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,462 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 OME Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 148,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PJ59 OME Mileage History
- 31/12/201241,705 mi
- 30/12/201348,877 mi+7,172 mi
- 05/09/201453,797 mi+4,920 mi
- 28/08/201563,808 mi+10,011 mi
- 17/06/201667,756 mi+3,948 mi
- 20/06/201667,759 mi+3 mi
- 09/06/201769,820 mi+2,061 mi
- 18/06/201871,961 mi+2,141 mi
- 18/06/201871,962 mi+1 mi
- 14/06/201975,017 mi+3,055 mi
- 10/12/202079,950 mi+4,933 mi
- 20/12/202199,976 mi+20,026 mi
- 23/12/202199,978 mi+2 mi
- 02/02/2023115,928 mi+15,950 mi
- 30/01/2024134,941 mi+19,013 mi
- 01/02/2024134,941 mi
- 18/02/2025140,989 mi+6,048 mi
- 18/02/2025140,989 mi
- 27/02/2026148,462 mi+7,473 mi
- 27/02/2026148,462 mi
Average of roughly 8,113 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
PJ59 OME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (PJ59 OME) between December 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))”.
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