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AO03 VXP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 112,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 105,063 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 105,060 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 100,577 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2022 99,492 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 98,426 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 98,426 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 96,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,171 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 90,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,953 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 85,953 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 22 Jun 2016 81,837 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 76,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,049 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,626 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,966 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,016 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,063 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,760 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,128 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 16,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 9,016 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 8,363 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 VXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

AO03 VXP is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AO03 VXP shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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