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SV53 AYO

2003 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,265 mi
Last recorded142,265 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 AYO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 142,265 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both. ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 138,064 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both. ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack. (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 138,063 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front. (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both. ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack. (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 134,214 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack. (2.3.3b)

slight wear at steering rack.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 134,213 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking offside front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack. (2.3.3b)

slight wear at steering rack.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 121,953 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 103,407 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 103,407 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,366 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,039 miles

rear exhaust box corroded ? outer skin only ;no leaks ;

Pass 25 Jul 2008 72,016 miles

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

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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SV53 AYO is a 2003 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SV53 AYO, 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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SV53 AYO is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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