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AO52 XGA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,930 mi
Last recorded76,930 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,930 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 76,930 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,880 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 70,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 54,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,051 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,057 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 49,858 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,816 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 45,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear & n/s/f tyres low tread

Pass 15 Jan 2009 38,606 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,303 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,584 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 20,740 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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AO52 XGA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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