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AU53 PXY

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,365 mi
Last recorded97,365 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,365 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 97,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,911 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 90,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 847,756 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,044 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 79,040 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,731 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 72,729 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 24 Sep 2008 61,635 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 61,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 59,169 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

front tyre sizes are different to rear

Fail 3 Sep 2007 59,165 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front tyres are different size to rear tyres

Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,104 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 PXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PXY, 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 PXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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