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FG03 DXS

2003 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,419 mi
Last recorded81,419 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 DXS
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,419 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2017 81,419 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,592 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 75,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,581 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,730 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2014 64,730 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,797 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 57,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,256 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 54,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,978 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 49,978 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,352 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 46,352 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,438 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,459 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,590 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,629 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 17,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

vin plate and floor pan chassis number do not match vin number on log book(last part of numbers )122154,log book1ZZ154

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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FG03 DXS is a 2003 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG03 DXS, 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 FG03 DXS registered?

FG03 DXS is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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