2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SA59 OTU
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 82,745 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,745 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.
SA59 OTU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 82,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA59 OTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (SA59 OTU) between August 2012 and August 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 22 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
SA59 OTU Mileage History
- 15/08/201219,659 mi
- 15/08/201326,464 mi+6,805 mi
- 15/08/201433,061 mi+6,597 mi
- 20/08/201538,849 mi+5,788 mi
- 09/09/201644,131 mi+5,282 mi
- 06/09/201749,142 mi+5,011 mi
- 07/09/201854,072 mi+4,930 mi
- 26/08/201959,361 mi+5,289 mi
- 04/09/202063,586 mi+4,225 mi
- 27/08/202168,613 mi+5,027 mi
- 02/09/202272,828 mi+4,215 mi
- 07/09/202378,021 mi+5,193 mi
- 23/08/202482,745 mi+4,724 mi
Average of roughly 5,248 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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