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AF53 SLU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Turquoise Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,515 mi
Last recorded122,515 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 122,515 miles

Headlights slightly cloudy

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 116,089 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 102,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 88,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,799 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 78,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,960 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 74,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,947 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 66,947 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,749 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 46,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,673 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,228 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,471 miles

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

corrosion on parking brake cables

slight perishing in all tyres

Fail 28 Sep 2009 21,471 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on parking brake cables

slight perishing in all tyres

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,281 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,862 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,574 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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AF53 SLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Turquoise with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AF53 SLU, 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 AF53 SLU registered?

AF53 SLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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