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YJ03 FVR

2003 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,219 mi
Last recorded109,219 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 FVR
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 109,219 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 109,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 105,196 miles

Front Tyres worn on 3mm

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 10 May 2016 105,194 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Tyres worn on 3mm

High level stop light not working

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 100,193 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2014 98,827 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 98,644 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,224 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 95,224 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 87,667 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 87,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 80,043 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 80,043 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 74,167 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,971 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 67,905 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 62,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres very low on tread on inner edge

exhaust rusty

front & rear brake pads look low

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,057 miles

both rear tyres very low on tread on inner edge

exhaust rusty

front & rear brake pads look low

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,944 miles

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

both rear tyres low and stepped off inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2007 52,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres low and stepped off inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,647 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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YJ03 FVR is a 2003 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YJ03 FVR, 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 YJ03 FVR registered?

YJ03 FVR is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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