2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · V44 DAR
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 60,716 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
V44 DAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 60,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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V44 DAR Mileage History
- 17/06/202455,648 mi
- 17/06/202558,422 mi+2,774 mi
- 17/06/202558,422 mi
- 15/06/202660,716 mi+2,294 mi
- 16/06/202660,716 mi
Average of roughly 2,539 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V44 DAR 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 (V44 DAR) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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