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RN52 AFF

2003 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,312 mi
Last recorded111,312 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 AFF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 111,312 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 108,807 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 103,982 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 97,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,538 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,777 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,637 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,985 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,448 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 73,435 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre outer tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 51,698 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 47,386 miles

Both front stabiliser link rods have slight play, wear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades slightly split, smearing.

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2009 47,374 miles

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

Both front stabiliser link rods have slight play, wear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front & rear tyres different sizes.

Front wiper blades slightly split, smearing.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 41,858 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 41,852 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 33,915 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 33,880 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 25,771 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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RN52 AFF 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 78.9%.

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 RN52 AFF, 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 RN52 AFF registered?

RN52 AFF is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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