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AO53 AWM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,514 mi
Last recorded133,514 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 133,514 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 133,514 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 127,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

freeplay in steering rack. n/s

handbrake effort poor

Pass 26 Oct 2015 118,189 miles

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

play on inner tie rods

Fail 26 Oct 2015 118,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

play on inner tie rods

Fail 14 Oct 2014 105,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 105,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,799 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 87,570 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,425 miles

sight play in both rack ends

Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,804 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 70,782 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 11 Dec 2009 61,144 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,119 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 43,287 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 43,034 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 30,953 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 30,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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AO53 AWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AO53 AWM, 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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AO53 AWM is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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