2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · RE59 FVJ
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 83,634 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,634 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RE59 FVJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 83,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE59 FVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (RE59 FVJ) between November 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2026 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RE59 FVJ Mileage History
- 03/11/201235,486 mi
- 22/10/201344,854 mi+9,368 mi
- 21/10/201452,249 mi+7,395 mi
- 23/10/201561,202 mi+8,953 mi
- 16/11/201664,179 mi+2,977 mi
- 31/01/201864,524 mi+345 mi
- 16/01/201966,142 mi+1,618 mi
- 22/01/202069,309 mi+3,167 mi
- 27/01/202171,997 mi+2,688 mi
- 26/01/202274,607 mi+2,610 mi
- 28/01/202274,607 mi
- 16/01/202377,138 mi+2,531 mi
- 16/01/202377,138 mi
- 15/01/202479,486 mi+2,348 mi
- 15/01/202479,489 mi+3 mi
- 16/01/202581,455 mi+1,966 mi
- 02/01/202683,634 mi+2,179 mi
Average of roughly 3,658 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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