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AC03 AGZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,623 mi
Last recorded164,623 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 164,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box top cover corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 156,074 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box top cover corroded

spanner light on dash

Fail 24 Apr 2018 156,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box top cover corroded

spanner light on dash

Pass 1 May 2017 150,489 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre has slight bouldge

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box top cover corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 150,402 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre has slight bouldge

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box top cover corroded

Pass 2 May 2016 143,833 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 131,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 125,653 miles

185/55/R15/82V. OF 4 OR 4 NR 7 NF 4mm.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 125,653 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

185/55/R15/82V. OF 4 OR 4 NR 7 NF 4mm.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 117,939 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 117,939 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 110,469 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 110,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 101,790 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 101,790 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 89,499 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 89,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,886 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,863 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 48,846 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,528 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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AC03 AGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 AC03 AGZ, 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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AC03 AGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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