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AO03 NHC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,164 mi
Last recorded46,164 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 NHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 46,164 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 40,737 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 38,908 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 37,883 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 37,305 miles

Exhaust rusty but o.k.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 36,662 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 35,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 34,379 miles

exhaust backbox, outer skin is corroded

exhaust middle box has a small crack

Pass 8 May 2017 32,579 miles

exhaust back box outer skin is corroded

exhaust middle box has a small crack in

Pass 9 May 2016 30,220 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 28,089 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 28,075 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 26,367 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 24,662 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 22,391 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 20,456 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 18,972 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 15,704 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 15,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 11,965 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 8,588 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 8,588 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 6,417 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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AO03 NHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AO03 NHC, 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 AO03 NHC registered?

AO03 NHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is AO03 NHC safe to buy?

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