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RX53 ETD

2003 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,556 mi
Last recorded74,556 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 ETD
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 74,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus system in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 74,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus system in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,968 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust condition poor

Fail 24 Nov 2017 69,268 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust condition poor

Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,829 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust system in very poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2016 64,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2015 60,366 miles

centre and rear exhaust system becoming severely corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 60,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre and rear exhaust system becoming severely corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 57,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,374 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,513 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,040 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 51,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,254 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,253 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,450 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 24,551 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 24,551 miles

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

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

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

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 ETD is a 2003 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ETD, 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 RX53 ETD registered?

RX53 ETD is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is RX53 ETD safe to buy?

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