2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · WR09 JWE
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 148,988 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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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WR09 JWE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2025
- 148,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR09 JWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (WR09 JWE) between July 2012 and March 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2025 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: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Axle bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
WR09 JWE Mileage History
- 06/07/201254,085 mi
- 06/07/201254,085 mi
- 11/07/201366,139 mi+12,054 mi
- 11/07/201366,139 mi
- 11/07/201479,302 mi+13,163 mi
- 29/03/201690,538 mi+11,236 mi
- 29/03/201799,274 mi+8,736 mi
- 29/03/201799,279 mi+5 mi
- 27/03/2018108,432 mi+9,153 mi
- 27/03/2018108,432 mi
- 04/03/2019118,290 mi+9,858 mi
- 12/03/2020126,009 mi+7,719 mi
- 01/03/2021132,250 mi+6,241 mi
- 25/03/2022138,093 mi+5,843 mi
- 06/03/2023140,352 mi+2,259 mi
- 10/03/2023140,353 mi+1 mi
- 18/03/2024144,242 mi+3,889 mi
- 18/03/2024144,242 mi
- 13/03/2025148,988 mi+4,746 mi
- 13/03/2025148,988 mi
Average of roughly 7,482 miles per year across 20 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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