2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SN09 OEF
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 117,493 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,493 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.
SN09 OEF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 117,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN09 OEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (SN09 OEF) between March 2012 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
SN09 OEF Mileage History
- 23/03/201229,201 mi
- 19/08/201339,895 mi+10,694 mi
- 31/07/201446,546 mi+6,651 mi
- 31/07/201446,548 mi+2 mi
- 02/09/201553,679 mi+7,131 mi
- 03/09/201553,699 mi+20 mi
- 30/08/201661,512 mi+7,813 mi
- 31/08/201661,514 mi+2 mi
- 28/08/201768,617 mi+7,103 mi
- 28/08/201768,618 mi+1 mi
- 28/08/201879,069 mi+10,451 mi
- 30/08/201879,070 mi+1 mi
- 09/05/201986,579 mi+7,509 mi
- 13/08/202089,699 mi+3,120 mi
- 14/08/202089,704 mi+5 mi
- 26/06/202194,358 mi+4,654 mi
- 15/06/202299,732 mi+5,374 mi
- 15/06/202299,732 mi
- 20/06/2023106,802 mi+7,070 mi
- 24/06/2024113,122 mi+6,320 mi
- 20/06/2025114,851 mi+1,729 mi
- 24/06/2025114,853 mi+2 mi
- 03/06/2026117,493 mi+2,640 mi
Average of roughly 6,220 miles per year across 23 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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