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RX03 NZJ

2003 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,571 mi
Last recorded77,571 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,571 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,007 miles

oil leaks

Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,011 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,837 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,800 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 61,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,554 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 57,530 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,435 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,897 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,084 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,671 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,773 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,791 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 NZJ is a 2003 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

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

Is RX03 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 NZJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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