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WM03 KBZ

2003 Opel Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,718 mi
Last recorded95,718 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 KBZ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 95,078 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 95,682 miles

Both front wiper blades are slightly worn.

Front reg plate is cracked.

Nearside door mirror damage and rear cover missing.

Nearside front inner c.v gaitor is split.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear quarter window missing.

Nearside tyre has cut to sidewall.

Offside and nearside steering arm have play.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play in offside and nearside front top shock mounting.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 95,682 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both front wiper blades are slightly worn.

Front reg plate is cracked.

Nearside door mirror damage and rear cover missing.

Nearside front inner c.v gaitor is split.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear quarter window missing.

Nearside tyre has cut to sidewall.

Offside and nearside steering arm have play.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play in offside and nearside front top shock mounting.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 95,019 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 86,932 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight free play to the steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2008 139,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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 KBZ is a 2003 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KBZ, 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 WM03 KBZ registered?

WM03 KBZ is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WM03 KBZ safe to buy?

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