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RX03 OOC

2003 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,402 mi
Last recorded46,402 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 OOC
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,402 miles

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

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

both front bake discs rusty.

both headlamp lens poor condition.

both front tyres cracked with age no exposed cords.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 46,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

both front bake discs rusty.

both headlamp lens poor condition.

both front tyres cracked with age no exposed cords.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,316 miles

both headlamp lens poor condition.

windscreen washers not very efficient.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

coolant level low

nearside and offside tyres badly perished to tread

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 7 Jul 2015 44,943 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

coolant level low

nearside and offside tyres badly perished to tread

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres badly age cracked

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 41,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres badly age cracked

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2013 41,496 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 41,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,422 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,992 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 40,992 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,307 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)

windscreen washer's not very eficient.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 37,307 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

windscreen washer's not very eficient.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,829 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,661 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,565 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 OOC is a 2003 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OOC, 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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RX03 OOC is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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