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RN52 CBO

2003 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,402 mi
Last recorded107,402 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 CBO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 107,402 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 107,402 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 103,659 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 103,659 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 95,642 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Fail 24 Dec 2013 95,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 27 Nov 2012 84,883 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 42,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 80,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 80,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 79,431 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,325 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 68,325 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 57,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 48,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 37,072 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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RN52 CBO is a 2003 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RN52 CBO, 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 RN52 CBO registered?

RN52 CBO is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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