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RK03 JYL

2003 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016
Fail 18 Nov 2016

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 157,791 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2015 157,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 142,965 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Nov 2013 131,936 miles

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

n/s & o/s front tyres advance wear

Fail 6 Nov 2013 131,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s & o/s front tyres advance wear

Fail 7 Nov 2012 122,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2012 122,213 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 113,084 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition (corroded)

nearside headlight adjuster broken

offside headlight very cloudy and has reduced beam image

rear exhaust in poor condition (corroded)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 102,086 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 90,567 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 75,779 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)

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

Spare tyre defective

large deep cut in nsf tyre tread

Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,540 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,094 miles

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

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

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 JYL is a 2003 Opel Astra in Blue 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 JYL, 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 JYL registered?

RK03 JYL is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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The MOT history for RK03 JYL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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