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AD03 AVM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,204 mi
Last recorded83,204 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2014 83,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre close to limit and sidewall perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,204 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre close to limit and sidewall perishing

Pass 7 May 2013 76,779 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play both front wheels

slight scratches front screen

Pass 3 May 2012 71,913 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 71,913 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,010 miles

N/S+O/S REAR TYRE CRACKING

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 54,010 miles

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

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

N/S+O/S REAR TYRE CRACKING

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

Fail 20 May 2009 45,748 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in tread

Centre silencer rusted badly - not blowing

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 45,748 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in tread

Centre silencer rusted badly - not blowing

Fail 23 May 2008 39,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 39,074 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 28,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 17,537 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 17,537 miles

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

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

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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AD03 AVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD03 AVM, 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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AD03 AVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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