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AO53 WLE

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,308 mi
Last recorded96,308 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 96,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Apr 2024 96,308 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2023 84,425 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 77,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 77,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 73,232 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 73,232 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 68,753 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 68,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 66,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

corrosion to the exhaust front to rear

nearside and offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 3 Apr 2017 58,469 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

corrosion to the exhaust front to rear

nearside and offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,894 miles

offside front tyre worn to inner tread

Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,017 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2015 47,017 miles

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 41,404 miles

front inner brake discs worn

Fail 10 Feb 2014 41,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front inner brake discs worn

play in o/s inner steering arm

Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in front tie bars / track rod inner ball joints

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,242 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 29,242 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,503 miles

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

slight rumbal sound from near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2009 9,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 2,593 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 2,137 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 1,567 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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AO53 WLE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 93,850 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO53 WLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO53 WLE registered?

AO53 WLE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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