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AD03 VFU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,531 mi
Last recorded74,531 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 74,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 64,976 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 64,965 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 headlights clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 55,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 52,059 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 52,059 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 46,549 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 45,031 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 44,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 42,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2017 42,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,671 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 41,660 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 40,320 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,142 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,257 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 34,783 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,738 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,142 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 25,142 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 23,436 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,900 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 18,900 miles

Offside 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 VFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD03 VFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 VFU registered?

AD03 VFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is AD03 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VFU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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