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GK03 LBG

2003 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,777 mi
Last recorded142,777 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 LBG
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 142,777 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2015 142,706 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2014 136,861 miles

o/s rear silencer slightly deterioted

Fail 4 Mar 2014 136,799 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s rear silencer slightly deterioted

Pass 9 Mar 2013 132,464 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 132,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 122,144 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 105,960 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 95,089 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 80,594 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 64,626 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,767 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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GK03 LBG is a 2003 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK03 LBG, 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 GK03 LBG registered?

GK03 LBG is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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