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SN53 USB

2003 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

217,056 mi
Last recorded217,056 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 USB
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 217,056 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 201,103 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 201,101 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 186,666 miles

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

nsr tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 13 Feb 2014 186,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

brake test could not totally finish due to rear brakes sticking

nsr tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 175,350 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 174,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/r tyre worn bald on outside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 159,636 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Dec 2011 159,606 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 133,448 miles

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

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

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

play n/s steering rack

Fail 18 Nov 2010 133,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

play n/s steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2009 109,293 miles

ns lower sill protection cover broken

play at rack inner ball joint osf

Fail 19 Nov 2009 109,290 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ns lower sill protection cover broken

osf drop link lower ball joint worn

play at rack inner ball joint osf

Pass 18 Nov 2008 88,660 miles

nearside plastic sill cover damaged

nearside steering rack has slight play

Fail 18 Nov 2008 88,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside plastic sill cover damaged

nearside steering rack has slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2007 79,861 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 79,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SN53 USB is a 2003 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SN53 USB, 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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SN53 USB is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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