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AO52 XDX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,381 mi
Last recorded146,381 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 146,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 142,466 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 139,216 miles

advise engine oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2019 131,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 122,540 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 110,980 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 104,214 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 101,673 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2015 101,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,521 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Drivers view restricted to the nearside of the windscreen

Exhaust front pipe flex section degrading

Front brake pads worn low

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

Mileage display back lighting faulty

Play in both inner track rod ball joints

Rear number plate damaged

Rear tyres aged, perished and unevenly worn

Sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2014 94,513 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Drivers view restricted to the nearside of the windscreen

Exhaust front pipe flex section degrading

Front brake pads worn low

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

Mileage display back lighting faulty

Play in both inner track rod ball joints

Rear number plate damaged

Rear tyres aged, perished and unevenly worn

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2013
Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,652 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 83,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 75,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake disc's worn

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 75,938 miles

front brake disc's worn

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,800 miles

slight wear in n/s steering swivel

Fail 8 Dec 2010 68,800 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust shiel adrift

rear wiper blade adrift

slight wear in n/s steering swivel

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,987 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,498 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 52,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake discs worn & corroded.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,370 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Dec 2007 42,370 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,546 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 33,546 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 24,073 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front tyres worn at inner edges.

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 24,073 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front tyres worn at inner edges.

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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AO52 XDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AO52 XDX, 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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AO52 XDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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