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FG03 FXL

2003 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

85,014 mi
Last recorded85,014 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 FXL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,014 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 85,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,031 miles

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

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

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

front offside tyre close to limit worn smooth inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2013 76,636 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear mud flap is insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,198 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

steering rack damp on nearside

Fail 11 Jul 2012 70,198 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steering rack damp on nearside

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 10 Jul 2012 70,175 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,334 miles

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

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

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

engine management light is on

Fail 22 Jul 2011 63,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Dec 2009 49,488 miles

Front bumper has damage both sides and n/s spliter missing

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r brake noisy

power steering rack has a slight leak

Fail 30 Dec 2009 49,488 miles

Front bumper has damage both sides and n/s spliter missing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r brake noisy

power steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,417 miles

spare tyre worn below limits

Fail 21 Jan 2009 42,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

spare tyre worn below limits

Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,920 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 34,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 28,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,693 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 FXL is a 2003 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

FG03 FXL is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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