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AO53 AXX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,038 mi
Last recorded116,038 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 116,038 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 116,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 112,207 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 110,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 110,676 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe, N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section, both ends of silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill at rear end (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 105,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,649 miles

flexi part of exhaust and center section has slight exhaust leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 93,634 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

flexi part of exhaust and center section has slight exhaust leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2012 83,354 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 83,339 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre close to limit due to wear on inner edge

rear silencer becomming tatty and small exhaust leak from center section

Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,719 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,715 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 59,699 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,696 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 53,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil pressure switch is leaking

Fail 20 May 2008 47,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 47,448 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 43,773 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,305 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine rattle

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 AXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AXX, 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 AXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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