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RKZ 5903

2006 Opel Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,515 mi
Last recorded120,515 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Opel Astra115,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKZ 5903
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 120,515 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 120,208 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 112,526 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 112,316 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,485 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 104,282 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,426 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 97,212 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 92,796 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 92,566 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 85,228 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 84,952 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 79,154 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,792 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 73,538 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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RKZ 5903 is a 2006 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2006 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 115,758 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 RKZ 5903, 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 20 years old, this Opel Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RKZ 5903?

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What year was RKZ 5903 registered?

RKZ 5903 is a 2006 Opel Astra, first registered on 29 August 2006.

Is RKZ 5903 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKZ 5903 shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RKZ 5903 have outstanding finance?

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