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RK03 HOH

2003 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,001 mi
Last recorded108,001 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 HOH
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 108,001 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi hose area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi hose area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 104,328 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 104,320 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 100,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 96,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,517 miles

exhaust poor

Fail 24 Apr 2012 83,964 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,964 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 75,251 miles

Engine oil leaks.

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

Pass 7 May 2010 65,122 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 65,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 55,220 miles

slight play osf top mount

Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,255 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,214 miles

offside tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 8 May 2006 24,474 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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RK03 HOH is a 2003 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RK03 HOH, 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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RK03 HOH is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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