2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · ST59 LFE
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 107,673 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,673 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.
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ST59 LFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 107,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST59 LFE 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 (ST59 LFE) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 Rapid (5.2.3”; “Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
ST59 LFE Mileage History
- 06/07/202286,648 mi
- 12/06/202393,055 mi+6,407 mi
- 18/06/2024100,247 mi+7,192 mi
- 11/06/2025107,672 mi+7,425 mi
- 17/06/2025107,673 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,131 miles per year across 5 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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