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FJ03 WBT

2003 Opel Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,310 mi
Last recorded104,310 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 WBT
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 104,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 9 Aug 2013 93,033 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 84,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2012 84,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,216 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 81,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,929 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 66,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 57,984 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,819 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,980 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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FJ03 WBT is a 2003 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ03 WBT, 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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FJ03 WBT is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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