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AU03 UHS

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,513 mi
Last recorded65,513 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,513 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 65,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 63,954 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,760 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust back box outter skin corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 54,941 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 54,941 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,775 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 48,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 44,469 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)

Fail 2 May 2014 44,469 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2013 37,508 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 37,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,181 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 21,876 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 21,876 miles

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

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

noisey engine

Pass 4 May 2010 18,493 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 15,852 miles

All tyre walls and treads are cracking

Fail 5 May 2009 15,852 miles

All tyre walls and treads are cracking

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,117 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 9,832 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 7,340 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 UHS is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHS, 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 UHS is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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