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AO53 OHL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,788 mi
Last recorded98,788 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 98,788 miles

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

oil leak engine

Fail 23 Jul 2013 98,770 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

fuel filter badly corroded

oil leak engine

play in o/side front anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,250 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 83,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,148 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 75,144 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,409 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,136 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 61,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,645 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 55,645 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,473 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 50,473 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

slight cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,315 miles

both rear tyres low and starting to go out of shape

o/s/r handbrake cable starting to fray

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 OHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OHL, 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 OHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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