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RX53 HYT

2003 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,211 mi
Last recorded71,211 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 HYT
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 71,211 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 71,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,469 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 60,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,153 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 49,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,482 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,175 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,247 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 21,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,913 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 HYT is a 2003 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 HYT, 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 HYT registered?

RX53 HYT is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is RX53 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 HYT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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