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FP03 YRT

2003 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,254 mi
Last recorded54,254 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 YRT
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust is corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 50,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre exhaust heat sheild inscure

Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,884 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 36,166 miles

intermediate and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 31,965 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 26,923 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

fuel filter corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 24,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,709 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 20,709 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 18,374 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 16,402 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 15,306 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 15,306 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 29 May 2007 13,759 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,222 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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FP03 YRT is a 2003 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP03 YRT, 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 FP03 YRT registered?

FP03 YRT is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is FP03 YRT safe to buy?

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