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AO03 VWD

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,213 mi
Last recorded125,213 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 125,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underbody pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 125,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underbody pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 124,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underbody pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 124,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underbody pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 124,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underbody pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 124,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 124,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 121,898 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inside edges n/s/f worse (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 121,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inside edges n/s/f worse (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 117,131 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 117,131 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 111,412 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 105,777 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 105,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,289 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 100,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,933 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 42,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,595 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 87,595 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,471 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,749 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,125 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 58,123 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,482 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 49,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,156 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 40,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,022 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 VWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

AO03 VWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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