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DE52 HFR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,365 mi
Last recorded105,365 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 HFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 105,365 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 101,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to front flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to front flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misting (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misting (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,221 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer sidewall perished

Fail 12 Feb 2016 92,221 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer sidewall perished

Pass 14 Jan 2015 86,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F & O/S/R Tyre outer sidewalls Perished

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,324 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 81,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,387 miles

Exhaust Centre Box & Backbox Outer Skins Corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 76,387 miles

Exhaust Centre Box & Backbox Outer Skins Corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 71,373 miles

Exhaust Backbox Corroded

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 62,519 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,876 miles

O/S/R Tyre Worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,601 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 43,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,674 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,628 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,758 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 HFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 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 HFR, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE52 HFR registered?

DE52 HFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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The MOT history for DE52 HFR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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