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RK03 JVJ

2003 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,901 mi
Last recorded79,901 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 JVJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 79,901 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 79,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,583 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 76,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 76,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 73,573 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on outer edge+cracking

Offside Rear worn on edges

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

Pass 21 May 2019 70,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 26 May 2018 67,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 26 May 2017 64,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 May 2016 61,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

oil leak

power stearing rack damp

Pass 27 May 2015 57,031 miles

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

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

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

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

outer skin on back box corroded

Pass 24 May 2014 52,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2013 48,583 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 43,975 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2011 38,973 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 38,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2010 34,816 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 30,010 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 25,742 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 19 May 2007 20,685 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 16,717 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 JVJ is a 2003 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JVJ, 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 RK03 JVJ registered?

RK03 JVJ is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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