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VA52 ZLK

2003 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,884 mi
Last recorded144,884 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 ZLK
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 144,884 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

slight lip to front discs

slight roughness to n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jan 2017 144,844 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight lip to front discs

n/s door mirror damaged

slight roughness to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jan 2016 134,478 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 134,478 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear silencer mounting broken

Pass 2 Feb 2015 121,105 miles

rear silencer hanger broken

Fail 30 Jan 2015 121,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear silencer hanger broken

Pass 29 Jan 2014 109,699 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated,bracket broken

Fail 27 Jan 2014 109,699 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Rear exhaust deteriorated,bracket broken

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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VA52 ZLK is a 2003 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VA52 ZLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA52 ZLK registered?

VA52 ZLK is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is VA52 ZLK safe to buy?

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