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AF03 OEX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,940 mi
Last recorded101,940 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 101,940 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,907 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 101,898 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back one (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

covers under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2016 101,798 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,450 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 99,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 99,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 99,150 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 99,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,530 miles

both front brake discs pitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,566 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 89,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 86,602 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 86,602 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,596 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 82,596 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 76,272 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 53,696 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 53,696 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to sidewall on n/s/f tyre

engine managment light on

oil pressure switch removed

Pass 8 May 2006 26,564 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 26,564 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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AF03 OEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AF03 OEX, 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 OEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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