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WM03 FHA

2003 Opel Astra

Silver Diesel 1683cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,067 mi
Last recorded71,067 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 FHA
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,683cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 71,067 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 71,067 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 70,296 miles

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

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin badly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 70,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear exhaust box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,122 miles

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

rear section of exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,099 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 67,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer badly corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,225 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 46,717 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,763 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 32,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,121 miles

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

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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WM03 FHA is a 2003 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,683cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WM03 FHA, 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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WM03 FHA is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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