2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SJ09 UDU
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 71,043 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,043 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.
SJ09 UDU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 71,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ09 UDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (SJ09 UDU) between March 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rear off front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
SJ09 UDU Mileage History
- 27/03/201220,554 mi
- 26/03/201325,819 mi+5,265 mi
- 26/03/201325,819 mi
- 17/01/201430,805 mi+4,986 mi
- 15/01/201536,385 mi+5,580 mi
- 18/01/201641,124 mi+4,739 mi
- 18/01/201746,173 mi+5,049 mi
- 18/01/201746,181 mi+8 mi
- 20/01/201851,120 mi+4,939 mi
- 22/01/201851,127 mi+7 mi
- 24/01/201954,682 mi+3,555 mi
- 24/01/201954,684 mi+2 mi
- 25/01/202058,422 mi+3,738 mi
- 25/01/202058,422 mi
- 26/01/202160,302 mi+1,880 mi
- 28/01/202160,302 mi
- 26/01/202262,940 mi+2,638 mi
- 28/01/202262,940 mi
- 24/01/202366,189 mi+3,249 mi
- 31/01/202366,230 mi+41 mi
- 30/01/202468,790 mi+2,560 mi
- 04/02/202570,116 mi+1,326 mi
- 05/02/202570,134 mi+18 mi
- 19/01/202671,043 mi+909 mi
Average of roughly 3,654 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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