2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SY59 AEP
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 81,883 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
SY59 AEP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 81,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY59 AEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (SY59 AEP) between September 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
SY59 AEP Mileage History
- 05/09/201213,399 mi
- 12/02/201313,723 mi+324 mi
- 12/03/201424,942 mi+11,219 mi
- 12/03/201424,942 mi
- 21/07/201539,982 mi+15,040 mi
- 22/07/201539,982 mi
- 26/07/201652,009 mi+12,027 mi
- 11/07/201755,455 mi+3,446 mi
- 11/07/201858,693 mi+3,238 mi
- 09/10/201963,014 mi+4,321 mi
- 23/09/202065,537 mi+2,523 mi
- 29/09/202168,377 mi+2,840 mi
- 04/10/202271,246 mi+2,869 mi
- 28/09/202373,958 mi+2,712 mi
- 06/10/202374,017 mi+59 mi
- 12/09/202476,464 mi+2,447 mi
- 19/09/202476,506 mi+42 mi
- 16/09/202579,034 mi+2,528 mi
- 09/09/202681,883 mi+2,849 mi
Average of roughly 4,888 miles per year across 19 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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