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2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · PL09 DMU

PL09 DMU

2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 99,978 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2009 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
99,978 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2009
Engine
1598cc

PL09 DMU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
  • 99,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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PL09 DMU Mileage History

  1. 16/11/202389,891 mi
  2. 16/11/202389,891 mi
  3. 05/12/202494,994 mi+5,103 mi
  4. 05/12/202599,965 mi+4,971 mi
  5. 11/12/202599,978 mi+13 mi

Average of roughly 4,874 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

PL09 DMU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 21:54
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (PL09 DMU) between November 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
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