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RX03 PPF

2003 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,716 mi
Last recorded77,716 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,716 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,661 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 56,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 56,906 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,461 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,049 miles

slight play in offside front top stuart mount

Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,983 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished (185/65/14H Michelin

Pass 5 Mar 2007 40,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,964 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 PPF is a 2003 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PPF, 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 PPF registered?

RX03 PPF is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is RX03 PPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 PPF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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