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FD03 VCK

2003 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,148 mi
Last recorded67,148 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VCK
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 67,148 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 64,738 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 64,628 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen misted/ light output reduced (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 62,603 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs worn thin

front headlamps misted

front wiper blades split

gearbox mounting worn/perished

nearside rear tyre worn low and tread cracking

parking break performance poor only just met the requirements to pass

rear exhaust corroded

signs of a oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 61,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamp lense misted slightly

rear exhaust corroded

signs of a engine oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 58,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

advise near side front head lamp misted

Fail 15 May 2014 58,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

advise near side front head lamp misted

Pass 8 May 2013 53,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise off side front tyre distorted & out off shape

Pass 17 May 2012 48,556 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 May 2012 48,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise engine managment light onn

Pass 18 May 2011 42,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 34,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2009 30,811 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 26,634 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 21,441 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 17,168 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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FD03 VCK is a 2003 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FD03 VCK, 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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FD03 VCK is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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