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AO03 OPV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,486 mi
Last recorded77,486 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,486 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 68,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 67,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into centre box cracked (7.1.2)

fuel filter corroded

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,974 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,806 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,895 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 62,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,307 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,603 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,464 miles

handbrake cable excess free play

nearside inner drivshaft boot split

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 30 Nov 2010 50,923 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,675 miles

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

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,665 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 46,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,153 miles

offside rear tyre scrubbed and cracking on inner edge of tyre wall

Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,509 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,084 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 23,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

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

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