2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · SA59 RTU
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 94,017 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Mar 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,017 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.
SA59 RTU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2020
- 94,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SA59 RTU Mileage History
- 15/09/201226,360 mi
- 24/09/201339,457 mi+13,097 mi
- 01/09/201452,386 mi+12,929 mi
- 29/09/201563,744 mi+11,358 mi
- 02/03/201772,174 mi+8,430 mi
- 14/03/201874,171 mi+1,997 mi
- 15/03/201874,171 mi
- 08/03/201980,981 mi+6,810 mi
- 10/07/202094,017 mi+13,036 mi
- 10/07/202094,017 mi
Average of roughly 8,655 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
SA59 RTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (SA59 RTU) between September 2012 and July 2020.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2020 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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