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A5 CAY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,305 mi
Last recorded48,305 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 CAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 48,305 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 44,396 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 38,471 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 34,410 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 31,005 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,784 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 24,256 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 19,396 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 14,746 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 10,626 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 10,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 10,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering system excessively rough rack (2.2.D.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 9,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 8,449 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 7,746 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2011 7,292 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 6,498 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 5,668 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 4,501 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 3,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 2,759 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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A5 CAY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 CAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 CAY registered?

A5 CAY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is A5 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 CAY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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