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AU03 ZHR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,954 mi
Last recorded99,954 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 ZHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 99,954 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,884 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,098 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 82,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,997 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres perished

Fail 15 Apr 2014 73,992 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,741 miles

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

front disks pitted on inner face.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 67,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front disks pitted on inner face.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,571 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 62,571 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,216 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside inner steering rack arm has slight play

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,861 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside steering rack arm inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,280 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 40,280 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,085 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 31,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,732 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,336 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 16,336 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 ZHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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