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AO53 BDU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

112,237 mi
Last recorded112,237 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 BDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 112,237 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 112,237 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,121 miles

play in nsf/osf steering arms

Fail 12 Oct 2019 111,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in nsf/osf steering arms

Pass 12 Oct 2018 107,952 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody ngeneral corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2018 107,952 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody ngeneral corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2017 105,175 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 105,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,574 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 96,154 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 96,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,820 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 89,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 83,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,183 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,793 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,431 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,765 miles

unable to clearly inspect nearside parking brake cable

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 64,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to clearly inspect nearside parking brake cable

Fail 28 Aug 2009 59,556 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,556 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,308 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 53,308 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,510 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 46,510 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,960 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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AO53 BDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 BDU, 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 BDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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