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AF03 TUP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,702 mi
Last recorded100,702 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 TUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 100,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,120 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 92,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 83,597 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust blow at centre section

Fail 12 Apr 2017 83,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust blow at centre section

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,010 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,983 miles

exhaust blowing at centre section

front brake pads worn

offside rear tyre has a puncture

Fail 19 Mar 2014 68,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 68,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 67,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,686 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 56,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,722 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,164 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 49,164 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,281 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,159 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 43,159 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,456 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 38,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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 TUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TUP, 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 TUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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