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RK03 HSV

2003 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,412 mi
Last recorded127,412 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 HSV
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 127,412 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 127,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 110,756 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,081 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear light unit damaged

slight play in both front shock top mounts

Fail 10 Oct 2017 90,081 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear light unit damaged

slight play in both front shock top mounts

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,977 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,726 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 42,726 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 17,495 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 May 2013 16,447 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 15,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer box slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 15,166 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer box slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 13,530 miles

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

nearside front outer side wall split

Pass 5 May 2010 11,895 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 11,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 10,144 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,614 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 6,839 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 5,153 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 HSV is a 2003 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HSV, 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 HSV is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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