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FG03 EHK

2003 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,861 mi
Last recorded100,861 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 EHK
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,861 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 100,861 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 90,187 miles

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

slight corrosion brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,385 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,792 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 75,792 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 68,376 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 61,688 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 49,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,975 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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FG03 EHK is a 2003 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EHK, 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 EHK registered?

FG03 EHK is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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