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AU03 UJW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,061 mi
Last recorded46,061 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 46,061 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 45,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 42,370 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,935 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,128 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front grille trim insecure

Nearside Inner Drive shaft gator leaking grease

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 37,328 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 37,328 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,448 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 35,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Condensation in lamp (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,778 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,868 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp unit

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 31,864 miles

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

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

Condensation in nearside headlamp unit

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 27,472 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

plastic oversills fitted to body

windscreen wiper blades worn, but still clears windscreen

Fail 12 Feb 2014 27,472 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

plastic oversills fitted to body

windscreen wiper blades worn, but still clears windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,929 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 11,049 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 8,671 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 8,375 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 7,703 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 6,683 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 5,755 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 4,671 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 UJW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 UJW registered?

AU03 UJW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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