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HX03 AJY

2003 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,444 mi
Last recorded106,444 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 AJY
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 106,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,903 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

emissions limits only just met

minor oil leak

o/s mirror glass loose

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,861 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 97,236 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,867 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 81,613 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 81,613 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,417 miles

front and rear number plates deterioated

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear tyre sizes different

headlamp lenses deterioated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,269 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 63,269 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,938 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,792 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 44,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 33,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,728 miles

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

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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HX03 AJY is a 2003 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HX03 AJY, 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 HX03 AJY registered?

HX03 AJY is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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