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RX03 OLP

2003 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,318 mi
Last recorded107,318 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 OLP
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Cracking in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 107,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Cracking in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,792 miles

exhaust front/flex deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 91,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust front/flex deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 83,042 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,652 miles

Nearside headlamp has frosting of condensation.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,712 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear silencer to exhaust pipe joint flanges are corroded heavily

Fail 13 Mar 2013 64,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear silencer to exhaust pipe joint flanges are corroded heavily

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,847 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,892 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,134 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,774 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 27,950 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,019 miles

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

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)

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 OLP is a 2003 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OLP, 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 OLP registered?

RX03 OLP is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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