2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · VU09 TWC
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 04 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 287,220 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 287,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU09 TWC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2023
- 287,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU09 TWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (VU09 TWC) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2023 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 (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
VU09 TWC Mileage History
- 11/04/2022285,709 mi
- 12/04/2022285,719 mi+10 mi
- 15/04/2023287,220 mi+1,501 mi
Average of roughly 1,494 miles per year across 3 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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