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AU53 YFG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,891 mi
Last recorded103,891 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 103,891 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 98,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 98,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 89,972 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 77,329 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 77,291 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,558 miles

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,053 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,691 miles

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

nearside front wheel arch trim loose

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,512 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 48,511 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,993 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 49,993 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,198 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 YFG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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