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FG03 HNX

2003 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,377 mi
Last recorded137,377 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 HNX
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 137,377 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front wipers not self parking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 137,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front wipers not self parking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 130,729 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 130,723 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 123,766 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 118,890 miles

max movement on o/s front shocker top dome

Pass 3 Nov 2016 114,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 114,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 109,954 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 109,954 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 104,946 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2014 104,946 miles

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

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2013 101,575 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 90,820 miles

vehicle tested on foreign number plates

Fail 16 Jan 2012 90,820 miles

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

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

vehicle tested on foreign number plates

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,672 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,134 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,780 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 HNX is a 2003 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HNX, 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 HNX registered?

FG03 HNX is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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