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AF03 OAL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,813 mi
Last recorded68,813 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 68,813 miles

Advise centre exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,585 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,461 miles

advise play in offside front steering rack end

Fail 4 Jan 2013 64,461 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise engine management light on

advise play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,609 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 61,609 miles

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

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)

Nearside Outer 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,935 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 55,935 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,381 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 53,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,833 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 50,833 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 44,332 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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AF03 OAL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF03 OAL, 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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AF03 OAL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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