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AO03 OPA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,799 mi
Last recorded129,799 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 129,799 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 129,723 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 125,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 125,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 118,413 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 118,413 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 109,947 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s inner steering arm has slight movment

Fail 7 Jan 2015 109,947 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s inner steering arm has slight movment

Pass 20 Dec 2013 101,930 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 101,926 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)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 92,130 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 83,441 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 83,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

disc's worn thin

oil spraying needed under car

Fail 14 Jan 2011 69,331 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

disc's worn thin

oil spraying needed under car

Pass 6 Jan 2010 61,382 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,584 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,564 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 46,564 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,088 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,513 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,535 miles

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

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

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 OPA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO03 OPA, 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 OPA registered?

AO03 OPA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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