2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Active

Overview

• Make: Vauxhall
• Model: Astra
• Trim: Active
• Version: 1.4 i 16v Active Manual FWD Euro 4 5dr (89 bhp)
• Year: 2009
• Mileage: 73,608 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.4 litres, 89 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 146 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2009 Vauxhall Astra Active is advertised with 73,608 miles, approximately 3,500 below the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £1,695, which is £938 below the AskCar estimate of £2,633. We recommend confirming the advertised price and vehicle details. The AskCar estimate uses 3,822 UK dealer adverts for the Vauxhall Astra, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 92 days ago. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. You can find this car at Moon Line Autos in Nelson. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £938 (35%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,633. Worth asking the dealer why.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 3,822 priced Vauxhall Astra adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

A 2009 Vauxhall Astra with the 1.4 petrol engine is typically advertised at £2,000: the median of the 15 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2009 Vauxhall Astra has been on sale for at least 92 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 4 August 2026 at £1,695. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 2 April 2027.

It has had 10 MOTs. The latest, on 25 March 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; and 3 more.

Mileage at that test: 73,560 miles, which matches the advertised 73,608 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 3,500 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2009 Vauxhall Astra on AskCar.

Similar cars

4 other 2009 Vauxhall Astra Active 1.4 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £1,495 to £3,995, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2009 Vauxhall Astra Active, 1.4 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 83,380 miles. Price: £1,495, £200 less than this car. Dealer: Torbay Motors in Torquay. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/vauxhall-astra-2009-cf09fcd92f12
• 2009 Vauxhall Astra Active, 1.4 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 52,450 miles. Price: £2,500, £805 more than this car. Dealer: Swarcars in Slough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/vauxhall-astra-2009-c5e1933214d6
• 2009 Vauxhall Astra Active, 1.4 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 36,000 miles. Price: £3,995, £2,300 more than this car. Dealer: Bells Garage in Kidderminster. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/vauxhall-astra-2009-9834918b5acf