2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · YH09 OVX
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 161,428 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
YH09 OVX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 17/12/2025
- 161,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH09 OVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (YH09 OVX) between March 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
YH09 OVX Mileage History
- 20/03/201271,478 mi
- 26/03/201397,593 mi+26,115 mi
- 07/04/2014117,073 mi+19,480 mi
- 31/03/2015134,467 mi+17,394 mi
- 04/03/2016140,703 mi+6,236 mi
- 25/07/2017154,244 mi+13,541 mi
- 25/07/2018166,004 mi+11,760 mi
- 25/07/2018166,004 mi
- 22/07/2019176,026 mi+10,022 mi
- 22/01/2021191,357 mi+15,331 mi
- 04/02/2022196,445 mi+5,088 mi
- 25/01/2023201,322 mi+4,877 mi
- 07/12/2023145,375 mi-55,947 mi
- 02/12/2024151,924 mi+6,549 mi
- 17/12/2025161,428 mi+9,504 mi
Average of roughly 6,545 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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