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FH52 HSX

2003 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,161 mi
Last recorded80,161 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HSX
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2017 80,161 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 270,909 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 270,909 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 247,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 247,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 229,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 200,618 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and hanger broken off, but exhaust still secure

Pass 24 Jan 2012 169,479 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 150,298 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 130,476 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 130,331 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 110,930 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 92,937 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 92,937 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 75,652 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 55,196 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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FH52 HSX is a 2003 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,011 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH52 HSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH52 HSX registered?

FH52 HSX is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is FH52 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 HSX 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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