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DE52 HBZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,357 mi
Last recorded69,357 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 HBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,357 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,357 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded upto flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,626 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 62,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,660 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 59,432 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front blades split

Fail 30 May 2013 59,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front blades split

Pass 4 May 2012 55,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 52,371 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,971 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 48,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 44,611 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 44,611 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 40,751 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,539 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,772 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 28,332 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DE52 HBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE52 HBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE52 HBZ registered?

DE52 HBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is DE52 HBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 HBZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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