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RX03 NVP

2003 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,767 mi
Last recorded89,767 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 NVP
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 89,767 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,550 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened movement in bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 82,828 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Top mount slight play

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,796 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 79,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and sill covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,261 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains to rear grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,242 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly uneven

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,269 miles

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

engine covers and sill trims fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 61,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine covers and sill trims fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

bad oil leak from front of engine

sill trims fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill trims fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,509 miles

front tyres worn inner raised edges

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,323 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,161 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,707 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,989 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,710 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 30,716 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,716 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 24,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,913 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 NVP is a 2003 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX03 NVP, 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 NVP registered?

RX03 NVP is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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