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AF03 OYZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,258 mi
Last recorded157,258 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 157,258 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 157,258 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 157,160 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Oil leak engine/pully side ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 147,163 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 146,019 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 139,818 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 133,943 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 133,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 123,458 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 123,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 114,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2012 114,223 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 102,452 miles

Nearside and offside inner drive shaft gaiters split

Nearside front inner track rod end has slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,097 miles

Offside and nearside inner drive shaft gaiters leaking grease

steering rack has slight play on nearside

Fail 17 Feb 2010 88,097 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside and nearside inner drive shaft gaiters leaking grease

steering rack has slight play on nearside

Pass 16 Feb 2009 75,054 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight body damage to nearside rear outer wheel arch area.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 75,054 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight body damage to nearside rear outer wheel arch area.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 60,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,917 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 41,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,613 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 OYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black 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 OYZ, 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 OYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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