2009 Vauxhall Astravan 1.3L Diesel · VU09 FTY
2009 Vauxhall Astravan (1.3L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 191,257 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.3L
- 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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VU09 FTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 191,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU09 FTY 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 Astravan (VU09 FTY) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i”; “Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
VU09 FTY Mileage History
- 12/06/2023168,437 mi
- 19/06/2023168,568 mi+131 mi
- 06/06/2024181,822 mi+13,254 mi
- 11/06/2024182,021 mi+199 mi
- 05/06/2025191,257 mi+9,236 mi
Average of roughly 11,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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