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AF03 OYJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,101 mi
Last recorded81,101 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 81,101 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 81,101 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,216 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 80,216 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,655 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,504 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,286 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 72,286 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,362 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 69,362 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,090 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 67,090 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,019 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 60,207 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,207 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,006 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 55,985 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,741 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,741 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,441 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,145 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,881 miles

o/s rear brake is dragging slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,686 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 30,686 miles

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

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 OYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OYJ, 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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What year was AF03 OYJ registered?

AF03 OYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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