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03ER22

2001 Opel Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

230,614 mi
Last recorded230,614 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration03ER22
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 230,614 miles

Front both headlight beam patterns poor

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 225,204 miles

exhaust corroded

play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 19 Oct 2016 224,971 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded

play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 16 Oct 2015 218,152 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

deterioration to rear silencer

Fail 14 Oct 2015 218,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

deterioration to rear silencer

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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03ER22 is a 2001 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 86,031 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 03ER22, 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 25 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 03ER22 registered?

03ER22 is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is 03ER22 safe to buy?

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