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LJ53 FGV

2003 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,893 mi
Last recorded67,893 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FGV
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,893 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,947 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,553 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 59,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,953 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 53,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,907 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,717 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

tail silencer outer casing corroded

wear, front brake discs.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres, treads wearing outer edges.

exhaust tail silencer outer casing corroded

n/s/f tyre tread worn close to depth warning markers

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,916 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,746 miles

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

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

passenger wiper blade worn

Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,759 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 17,911 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,945 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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LJ53 FGV is a 2003 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LJ53 FGV, 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 LJ53 FGV registered?

LJ53 FGV is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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