2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · RO09 CFE
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 146,044 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
RO09 CFE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 146,044 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: 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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RO09 CFE Mileage History
- 16/04/201237,136 mi
- 23/04/201352,669 mi+15,533 mi
- 14/04/201466,582 mi+13,913 mi
- 31/03/201577,699 mi+11,117 mi
- 06/04/201689,914 mi+12,215 mi
- 13/04/201796,901 mi+6,987 mi
- 23/04/2018103,390 mi+6,489 mi
- 17/04/2019109,637 mi+6,247 mi
- 23/10/2020114,214 mi+4,577 mi
- 20/11/2020114,294 mi+80 mi
- 16/11/2021122,725 mi+8,431 mi
- 15/11/2022129,823 mi+7,098 mi
- 14/11/2023136,516 mi+6,693 mi
- 16/11/2023136,574 mi+58 mi
- 14/11/2024144,891 mi+8,317 mi
- 16/09/2025145,654 mi+763 mi
- 22/09/2026146,044 mi+390 mi
Average of roughly 7,545 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
RO09 CFE 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 (RO09 CFE) between April 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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