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RN52 CUU

2003 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,808 mi
Last recorded78,808 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 CUU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 78,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 52,877 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 52,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 46,389 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,309 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 39,390 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,826 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,667 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,667 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,756 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 28,755 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,238 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,238 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 20,211 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 20,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 16,684 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,550 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 13,550 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 11,455 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 CUU is a 2003 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CUU, 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 CUU registered?

RN52 CUU is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is RN52 CUU safe to buy?

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