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AU03 XHY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,479 mi
Last recorded62,479 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 62,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Mar 2026 62,477 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 55,526 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch trim not fully secure

heatshield not fully secure

Fail 1 Mar 2025 55,526 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front wheel arch trim not fully secure

heatshield not fully secure

Pass 29 Feb 2024 51,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 51,278 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 47,380 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 42,927 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 42,927 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 37,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 37,205 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 31,777 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 31,104 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 30,271 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Feb 2017 28,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,799 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 26,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 24,903 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 24,903 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,175 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 22,796 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,050 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,345 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 19,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,676 miles

front discs corroded quite badly on inside face

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,202 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 8,535 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 XHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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