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509 HRE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,530 mi
Last recorded46,530 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration509 HRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,571 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,113 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,770 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,027 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 8,513 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,407 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 7,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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509 HRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 509 HRE, 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 509 HRE registered?

509 HRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is 509 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 509 HRE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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