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AU53 GUG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,781 mi
Last recorded61,781 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 GUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,781 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

slight play steering u/j

wheel alignment

Fail 5 Jul 2019 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

slight play steering u/j

wheel alignment

Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,724 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 42,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,702 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 37,702 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,913 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 35,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 34,127 miles

al four tyres perishing and cracking and both front tyres becoming low on treads

Fail 29 Jul 2014 34,127 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

al four tyres perishing and cracking and both front tyres becoming low on treads

Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front & rear tyres badly deteriorated on sidwall & tread section (185/55 R15 82H)

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside cv boot starting to leak grease arund clip no split found at time of test

offside and nearside front and rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,530 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,341 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,218 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 25,218 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 23,477 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 19,270 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 19,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 15,130 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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AU53 GUG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AU53 GUG, 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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AU53 GUG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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