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RK03 NLJ

2003 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 92,429 miles

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

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

minor oil leak

odometer display screen not illuminated

Fail 26 May 2016 92,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

minor oil leak

odometer display screen not illuminated

Pass 26 May 2015 86,655 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 82,125 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 77,497 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 77,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 72,425 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 72,425 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 66,585 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 62,003 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 61,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 58,594 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 58,594 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2008 54,904 miles

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

handbrake high

Pass 21 May 2007 49,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 48,314 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 NLJ is a 2003 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

RK03 NLJ is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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