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AO53 URW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

72,118 mi
Last recorded72,118 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 URW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 72,118 miles

All 4 tyres perishing .

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,845 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 71,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,295 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 71,295 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 67,958 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,966 miles

front brake discs

handbrake effort low

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,050 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 52,259 miles

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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 52,147 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Near steering rack bolt 2 places (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades slightly split

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,538 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,428 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 45,428 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,529 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 41,517 miles

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

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

Front brake pads thin

Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,208 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 37,208 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,294 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,727 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2008 25,406 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,038 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 21,037 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 16,539 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 16,539 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 URW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 URW, 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 URW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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