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AU53 RNE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,385 mi
Last recorded141,385 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 RNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 141,385 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear lense damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2015 141,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear lense damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2014 128,077 miles

slight damage to sidewall n/s/front tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2014 128,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to sidewall n/s/front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2014 126,086 miles

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

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

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

knock from steering

Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,048 miles

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

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

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

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

knock from steering

Pass 28 Jun 2012 93,512 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,744 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

play in n/s track rod-end

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 1 Jul 2008 50,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn to the legal limit

front discs and pads wearing low ( inner pads )

slight freeplay in nearside steering rack arm

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,196 miles

both front tyres worn to the legal limit

front discs and pads wearing low ( inner pads )

slight freeplay in nearside steering rack arm

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,321 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,400 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

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 RNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RNE, 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 RNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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