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MW52 UMT

2003 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,330 mi
Last recorded78,330 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 UMT
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 78,330 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,340 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,525 miles

Engine managment light ON

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

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

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

OSF inner track rod has free play (drop stick)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil visibal on the sterring rack center nut and NSF gaiter

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,338 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,529 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,449 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 50,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,012 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 44,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 37,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,468 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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MW52 UMT is a 2003 Opel Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MW52 UMT, 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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MW52 UMT is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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