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FG03 FWB

2003 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,945 mi
Last recorded75,945 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,945 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps slightly deterioated (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 75,944 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Both rear mud flaps (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users splash guard (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper trim (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps slightly deterioated (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,518 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front flexy section exhaust slightly deterioated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 May 2015 67,353 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 63,026 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2014 63,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,670 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 58,670 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 55,226 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 55,226 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2011 51,045 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2010 45,679 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,413 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 35,281 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 35,281 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 30,676 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 24,870 miles

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

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 FWB is a 2003 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FWB, 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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FG03 FWB is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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