2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · SA59 RFX
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 84,302 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,302 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.
SA59 RFX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2023
- 84,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA59 RFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (SA59 RFX) between December 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 2023 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: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SA59 RFX Mileage History
- 10/12/202182,189 mi
- 16/05/202283,134 mi+945 mi
- 19/04/202384,301 mi+1,167 mi
- 20/04/202384,302 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,556 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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