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VX53 JYD

2003 Opel Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

205,523 mi
Last recorded205,523 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 JYD
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 205,523 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 201,244 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 201,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 194,540 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 194,540 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 180,490 miles

rear exhaust box has one of its mounting broken

Fail 5 Aug 2013 180,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear exhaust box has one of its mounting broken

Pass 23 Aug 2012 174,695 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 166,760 miles

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)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 164,468 miles

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

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

Brake Discs worn

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 153,549 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 144,518 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 136,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 136,516 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 127,117 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 127,117 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 96,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 96,704 miles

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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VX53 JYD is a 2003 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VX53 JYD, 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 VX53 JYD registered?

VX53 JYD is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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