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AU03 UHT

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,916 mi
Last recorded73,916 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,916 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2025 73,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 71,238 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge cracking splitting 175/65r14-82h

Fail 22 Aug 2024 71,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge cracking splitting 175/65r14-82h

Pass 26 Jul 2023 70,123 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 70,118 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 68,830 miles

cant see brake pads fully

Fail 19 Jul 2022 68,366 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively driver wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking / perishing edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking / perishing around edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cant see brake pads fully

Pass 23 Jul 2021 66,255 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres showing cracks in treaded arsa

o/s/f brake pipe showing corrosion

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Fail 16 Jul 2021 66,199 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure n/s door mirror liable to detatch (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

both rear and n/s/f tyres showing cracks in treaded arsa

o/s/f brake pipe showing corrosion

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 25 Jul 2020 64,006 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

clunk from steering column no fault visible

Fail 24 Jul 2020 63,999 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

clunk from steering column no fault visible

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,699 miles

both front tyres showing wear to edges of tread especially n/s/f outer

Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,423 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 59,419 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside rear tyre showing cracking on inner & outer shoulders

Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,169 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 54,169 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 51,890 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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,326 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 49,326 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,546 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 45,546 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,437 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,531 miles

n/s drive shaft knocks on full lock

Fail 1 Apr 2010 38,447 miles

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

n/s drive shaft knocks on full lock

Fail 9 Apr 2009 33,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,990 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,688 miles

o/s rear parking brake effort low

Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,626 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,003 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 21,000 miles

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

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

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 UHT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU03 UHT, 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 UHT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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