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AU53 PXW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,114 mi
Last recorded88,114 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,114 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre moderately perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints have wear/play - advise replacement soon ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 85,151 miles

Inner steering rack arm joints have slight wear/play

Large crack in offside lower screen but within dark screen surround

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing due to age, date stamped 2003!

Fail 25 Apr 2018 85,151 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer has a rubber hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner steering rack arm joints have slight wear/play

Large crack in offside lower screen but within dark screen surround

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing due to age, date stamped 2003!

Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,708 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre moderately perished

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,659 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,887 miles

Slight play/wear in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,791 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 73,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,845 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wheel trims missing

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 64,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wheel trims missing

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,278 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 54,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,028 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 45,028 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009

no mileage display

Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,234 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,273 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 23,189 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 PXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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