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AO03 VXA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,076 mi
Last recorded108,076 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,193 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

front tyres on 2mm

Fail 12 Mar 2014 99,181 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres on 2mm

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,121 miles

slight play near side front track rod end

Pass 13 Mar 2012 82,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2011 72,337 miles

front brake discs scored and corroded,front brake pads getting low

near side front abs reluctor ring corroded,not affecting abs light

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

off side front abs reluctor ring broken,not affecting abs light.

rear brake discs scored and corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,440 miles

front and rear discs starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly inside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,589 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 61,589 miles

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

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

n.s.f mudflap loose

Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,771 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 55,769 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,628 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,902 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)

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

suspect car has a coolant leak (topped up)

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 VXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

AO03 VXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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