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RX03 UHH

2003 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,175 mi
Last recorded102,175 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 UHH
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,175 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 102,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,304 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted obscuring adult seat belt inspection

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 97,304 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted obscuring adult seat belt inspection

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,640 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,706 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,942 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in both front shock absorber top mountings

offside front brake hose corroded

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

Fail 6 Jul 2012 75,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in both front shock absorber top mountings

offside front brake hose corroded

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Jul 2011 65,983 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,522 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 57,522 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 52,497 miles

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

Front number plate starting to disfigure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 45,527 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,826 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 32,088 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 UHH is a 2003 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UHH, 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 UHH is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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