2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · SA59 ORV
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 128,804 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA59 ORV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2022
- 128,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA59 ORV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (SA59 ORV) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
SA59 ORV Mileage History
- 02/06/2022128,839 mi
- 03/06/2022128,804 mi-35 mi
Average of roughly -14,156 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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