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AU03 XHZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,535 mi
Last recorded48,535 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,535 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 48,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,776 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 38,774 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,904 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear box corroding

Fail 20 Sep 2012 34,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

rear box corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,397 miles

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

all tyres cracking

both rear tyres feathered

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,325 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,980 miles

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

nearside front tyre has small cut

Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 1 Oct 2007 12,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 10,569 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 XHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHZ, 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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What year was AU03 XHZ registered?

AU03 XHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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