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DE52 HXG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,621 mi
Last recorded108,621 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 HXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 108,621 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes are coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer and flange are deteriorating

Fail 15 Sep 2022 108,545 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes are coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer and flange are deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2021 102,513 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust is deteriorating and flange is very corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2019 63,473 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,818 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,231 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,590 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,204 miles

Rear EXHAUST BADLY CORREDED

Fail 25 Sep 2015 58,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear EXHAUST BADLY CORREDED

Pass 7 Feb 2015 57,939 miles

Middle To Rear Exhaust Join Heavilly Corroded And Wearing Thin

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Rear Exhaust Heavy Corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear silencer getting rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2014 51,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer getting rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,700 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,557 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked/deteriated on edge

offside rear tyre cracked/deteriated on edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,105 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,355 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 30,355 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,394 miles

rear seat belts or seats not tested seats are down and dog gaurd fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,047 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 20,458 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 HXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HXG, 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 HXG registered?

DE52 HXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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