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AP03 DOA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,849 mi
Last recorded57,849 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 57,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop lynx (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop lynx (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 54,599 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 54,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,481 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 49,481 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,622 miles

condition of front brake discs inner face

Fail 11 Nov 2019 45,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

condition of front brake discs inner face

Pass 13 Nov 2018 43,587 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 43,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,293 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 43,293 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 42,651 miles

n/s o/s handbrake just met requirments

Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,289 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 41,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,195 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 34,872 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2011 28,864 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,970 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 25,970 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2009 22,714 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 22,714 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 20,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,044 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,389 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 13,293 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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AP03 DOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP03 DOA, 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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What year was AP03 DOA registered?

AP03 DOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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