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RX03 RCZ

2003 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,540 mi
Last recorded97,540 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 RCZ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,389 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,773 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 92,773 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,457 miles

engine management light on.

rear exhaust corroded .

Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,983 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 81,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,708 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,084 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,029 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Mar 2011 61,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,905 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2010 55,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,201 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,467 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 38,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

exhaust corroded

some lift in off side front top shock mounting

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,434 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 21,434 miles

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

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

nail in off side rear tyre 175/7014t

some play in off side front top shock mounting

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 RCZ is a 2003 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RCZ, 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 RCZ is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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