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RX53 EHV

2003 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,536 mi
Last recorded85,536 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 EHV
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,536 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 85,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,462 miles

bonnet release handle missing

engine management warning on

offside lower windscreen damaged - not affecting drivers view

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,412 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Engine management light on

Front Corrosion on front chassis

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Slight play in anti roll bar link ball joint

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

Offside Front Lower Stone chip - not obstructing drivers view of the road

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

Offside Wing mirror cover missing

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 84,411 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both - due to very slow operation of wipers (8.2.2)

eml warning on

offside mirror cover missing

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 84,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 83,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 83,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 82,563 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 81,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,473 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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RX53 EHV is a 2003 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RX53 EHV, 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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RX53 EHV is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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