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FG03 FNX

2003 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,505 mi
Last recorded67,505 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 FNX
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 67,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 67,197 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s handbrake performance becoming low

Fail 28 Apr 2010 60,528 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s handbrake performance becoming low

Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,366 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 52,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,219 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,808 miles

front pads worn to max limiit

Pass 22 Apr 2006 21,794 miles

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

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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FG03 FNX is a 2003 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG03 FNX, 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 FG03 FNX registered?

FG03 FNX is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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