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RX53 FOK

2003 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,821 mi
Last recorded39,821 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 FOK
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 39,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 39,093 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 38,248 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 37,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,442 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 36,442 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 35,534 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of wheels

Pass 16 Dec 2013 34,625 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin rusted

Sill trims fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,562 miles

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

oversills fitted

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,441 miles

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

oversills fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,152 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 27,932 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 27,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 23,223 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,112 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,046 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 FOK is a 2003 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RX53 FOK, 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 FOK registered?

RX53 FOK is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RX53 FOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 FOK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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