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RX53 OVO

2003 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,966 mi
Last recorded130,966 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 130,966 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 14 Aug 2014 130,964 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Aug 2013 121,374 miles

rear exhaust box mounting rubber missing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 121,372 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box mounting rubber missing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 111,502 miles

o/s/rear foot and park slightly low

Pass 10 Aug 2011 102,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/front wiper blade slight split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 92,241 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 92,241 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 81,820 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 81,820 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,651 miles

rear silencer badly rusted [only just pass] screen chipped in a zone front suspension top mtg;s worn

Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,404 miles

stone chip in screen JUST in limit zone A

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 OVO is a 2003 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OVO, 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 OVO registered?

RX53 OVO is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RX53 OVO safe to buy?

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