MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both. ()
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)
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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack. (2.3.3b)
slight wear at steering rack.
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.
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)
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)
rear exhaust box corroded ? outer skin only ;no leaks ;
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.
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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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