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RX03 JYP

2003 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,125 mi
Last recorded102,125 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 JYP
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2017 102,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper protruding and insecure (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055016 budget (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055016 budget runflat damage (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak coolant low ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055016 budget (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 96,071 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 95,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 83,727 miles

Both rear tyres cracking tread

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside wing mirror has cracked glass

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 83,727 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres cracking tread

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside wing mirror has cracked glass

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,713 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 66,713 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,712 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 61,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 55,723 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,723 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,553 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 49,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has signs of slight wear to side wall

offside front tyre has signs of slight wear to side wall

offside rear tyre has signs of slight wear to side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,543 miles

All four tyre sidewalls deteriorated slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,240 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,651 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,735 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,365 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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RX03 JYP is a 2003 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RX03 JYP, 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 RX03 JYP registered?

RX03 JYP is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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