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AU03 UJT

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

150,932 mi
Last recorded150,932 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 150,932 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative want switch off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on rack bolt mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens dull output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills complete corroded front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rears (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet bolts lose (3.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front discs backing plates corroded rubbing on discs

dangerous to drive---- brake pipes corroded excessive--- hazards wont switch off--- offside front spring broken--- nearside rear brake snatches on

Pass 31 Jan 2018 144,702 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 144,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 138,966 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 138,966 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x3 on wheel missing. (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 129,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jan 2016 129,261 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Free play detected in handbrake lever.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 119,433 miles

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

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

Rubber missing from clutch pedal.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 119,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rubber missing from clutch pedal.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 107,640 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion to inner side of N/S/F brake disc.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 107,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion to inner side of N/S/F brake disc.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 95,973 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 85,555 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,555 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,721 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 78,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,494 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 68,494 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,428 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 23 Feb 2009 60,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,207 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,433 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,583 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 UJT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 UJT, 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 UJT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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