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AU03 UGT

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,992 mi
Last recorded83,992 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 83,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 81,665 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 81,267 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 81,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front c v booth brok

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,575 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 68,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,581 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body all over (6.1.B.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,001 miles

Offside Front TYRE: wear on inner and outer edges.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 58,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section of exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' 1. object on windscreen 2. object hanging on mirror. (8.3.1e)

Offside Front TYRE: wear on inner and outer edges.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,464 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,323 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 46,323 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,181 miles

Front silencer corroded and slight leak.

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 40,181 miles

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

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

Front silencer corroded and slight leak.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,355 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

O/S/F tyre worn on inside ecge.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 37,339 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

O/S/F tyre worn on inside ecge.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,413 miles

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,455 miles

N/S drive shaft inner gaiter split.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,266 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 27,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,480 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 18,480 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,962 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 12,953 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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AU03 UGT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AU03 UGT, 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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AU03 UGT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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