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AG03 ADE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,701 mi
Last recorded85,701 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 ADE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 85,701 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,306 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 77,306 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 67,578 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,110 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 58,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 52,087 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 15 Mar 2008 52,087 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 37,943 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,274 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP RUBBER NOT FITTED

N\S HEADLAMP GLASS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

N\S\F TYRE 2.5MM INNER EDGE

Fail 22 Mar 2006 28,274 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP RUBBER NOT FITTED

N\S HEADLAMP GLASS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

N\S\F TYRE 2.5MM INNER EDGE

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AG03 ADE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AG03 ADE, 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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AG03 ADE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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