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AU53 PUO

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,377 mi
Last recorded39,377 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,377 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,167 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Play in both steering rack knuckles

Fail 11 Oct 2010 34,151 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,792 miles

Damage to horn switch, But works ok

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear registration plate started to deteriorate

Fail 5 Oct 2009 27,792 miles

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

Damage to horn switch, But works ok

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear registration plate started to deteriorate

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,035 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,762 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,549 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 12,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PUO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AU53 PUO, 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 AU53 PUO registered?

AU53 PUO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is AU53 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 PUO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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