2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SP59 YLW
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 133,558 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP59 YLW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2021
- 133,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP59 YLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (SP59 YLW) between September 2012 and October 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SP59 YLW Mileage History
- 12/09/201214,016 mi
- 23/10/201321,404 mi+7,388 mi
- 22/07/201426,475 mi+5,071 mi
- 20/07/201548,021 mi+21,546 mi
- 12/07/201664,817 mi+16,796 mi
- 13/07/201784,592 mi+19,775 mi
- 13/07/201784,592 mi
- 29/05/201896,814 mi+12,222 mi
- 29/05/201896,814 mi
- 10/05/2019105,095 mi+8,281 mi
- 10/05/2019105,095 mi
- 01/12/2020114,521 mi+9,426 mi
- 02/12/2020114,533 mi+12 mi
- 21/10/2021133,557 mi+19,024 mi
- 21/10/2021133,558 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 13,127 miles per year across 15 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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