2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SM09 VGP
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 96,264 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,264 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.
SM09 VGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2023
- 96,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 VGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (SM09 VGP) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2023 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: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box rusty & holed (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water ingress to light unit (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
SM09 VGP Mileage History
- 25/10/202181,991 mi
- 11/10/202287,808 mi+5,817 mi
- 17/10/202287,814 mi+6 mi
- 01/11/202396,255 mi+8,441 mi
- 06/11/202396,264 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,027 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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