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RN52 CFJ

2003 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,259 mi
Last recorded128,259 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 CFJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 128,259 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 128,259 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 119,357 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light not working

Pass 4 Jul 2011 112,319 miles

numberplates starting to deteriorate

slight wear/ridge front brake discs

Fail 4 Jul 2011 112,319 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

numberplates starting to deteriorate

slight wear/ridge front brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2010 102,095 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 97,715 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 82,579 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 70,804 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 57,216 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,036 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 CFJ is a 2003 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RN52 CFJ, 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 CFJ registered?

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

Is RN52 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 CFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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