2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SY59 PHZ
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 39,635 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,635 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 PHZ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 39,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY59 PHZ 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 (SY59 PHZ) between September 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
SY59 PHZ Mileage History
- 06/09/201213,662 mi
- 05/09/201316,784 mi+3,122 mi
- 25/08/201418,917 mi+2,133 mi
- 18/08/201521,625 mi+2,708 mi
- 18/08/201521,625 mi
- 19/08/201521,625 mi
- 25/08/201623,520 mi+1,895 mi
- 22/08/201725,424 mi+1,904 mi
- 21/08/201826,841 mi+1,417 mi
- 21/08/201826,841 mi
- 20/08/201928,784 mi+1,943 mi
- 25/08/202030,828 mi+2,044 mi
- 25/08/202030,830 mi+2 mi
- 17/08/202132,251 mi+1,421 mi
- 17/08/202132,251 mi
- 22/08/202233,675 mi+1,424 mi
- 21/08/202335,322 mi+1,647 mi
- 26/08/202436,559 mi+1,237 mi
- 26/08/202436,601 mi+42 mi
- 29/08/202537,521 mi+920 mi
- 29/08/202537,524 mi+3 mi
- 10/09/202639,610 mi+2,086 mi
- 17/09/202639,635 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 1,851 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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