2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YY59 DSE
2009 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 136,440 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
YY59 DSE Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 136,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YY59 DSE Mileage History
- 21/09/201234,029 mi
- 11/09/201339,904 mi+5,875 mi
- 11/09/201339,904 mi
- 10/09/201450,556 mi+10,652 mi
- 01/09/201559,237 mi+8,681 mi
- 02/09/201559,237 mi
- 09/08/201666,156 mi+6,919 mi
- 09/08/201666,156 mi
- 01/08/201772,650 mi+6,494 mi
- 08/08/201880,035 mi+7,385 mi
- 08/08/201880,035 mi
- 24/07/201985,701 mi+5,666 mi
- 07/08/201985,767 mi+66 mi
- 07/08/202093,161 mi+7,394 mi
- 02/08/2021102,661 mi+9,500 mi
- 02/08/2021102,661 mi
- 02/08/2022109,685 mi+7,024 mi
- 10/08/2023117,414 mi+7,729 mi
- 10/08/2023117,414 mi
- 14/08/2024124,760 mi+7,346 mi
- 19/08/2025131,465 mi+6,705 mi
- 18/05/2026136,434 mi+4,969 mi
- 29/05/2026136,440 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,484 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
YY59 DSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Astra (YY59 DSE) between September 2012 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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