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FP03 XSX

2003 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,180 mi
Last recorded88,180 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 XSX
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,180 miles

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

both head lamp lens deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2017 88,180 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both head lamp lens deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,089 miles

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

both head lamp lens deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2016 85,065 miles

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

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

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

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

both head lamp lens deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2015 79,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,535 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 74,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,603 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,743 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting off

Fail 18 Apr 2012 67,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting off

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,371 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,768 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,524 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 31,411 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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FP03 XSX is a 2003 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 FP03 XSX, 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 FP03 XSX registered?

FP03 XSX is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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