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AF03 OYT

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,679 mi
Last recorded96,679 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 96,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 96,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 91,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 87,509 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 87,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 84,278 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2022 84,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,931 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 77,930 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 63,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 58,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front & rear exhaust sections deteriorated but no loss of gasses

Fail 12 Apr 2017 49,009 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front & rear exhaust sections deteriorated but no loss of gasses

Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,533 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nsf track control arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

the exhaust system is rusty in places

the suspension is rusty in places

Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,544 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 41,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,121 miles

handbrake cables slightly corrodied

oil on min

Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,701 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,190 miles

parts of exhaust system are very rusty.

the front brake pads have worn thin.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,687 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 30,687 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,264 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,888 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 22,885 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,072 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 OYT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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