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RN52 CGE

2003 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,575 mi
Last recorded53,575 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Opel Astra70,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 CGE
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 53,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 52,810 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 52,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 51,228 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 50,516 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak slight

gearbox oil leak slight

Fail 2 Feb 2022 50,516 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak slight

gearbox oil leak slight

Pass 5 Feb 2021 49,862 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 49,842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 49,359 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 48,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,939 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lens discoloured (1.7.5a)

exhaust deteriorated and corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 47,939 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lens milky (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both around chassis (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexis (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2017 45,420 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 45,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 43,006 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,712 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,361 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 36,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,149 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,547 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,360 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,202 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,920 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 15,844 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 12,479 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)

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 CGE is a 2003 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CGE, 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 CGE registered?

RN52 CGE is a 2003 Opel Astra, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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