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AU53 YFD

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,355 mi
Last recorded81,355 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,355 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,929 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,317 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,926 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 70,787 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 70,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,991 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,262 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,815 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 50,815 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,488 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 44,487 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,387 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 37,387 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,635 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 YFD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFD, 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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What year was AU53 YFD registered?

AU53 YFD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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