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AV03 AKJ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,614 mi
Last recorded55,614 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 AKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2021 55,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,165 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 54,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,445 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 52,439 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 49,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,795 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,027 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,553 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,950 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,490 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,130 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 29,126 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 24,485 miles

both front tyres very heavily worn on edges and need replacing ASAP!!

Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,385 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,672 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,748 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 9,779 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 6,482 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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AV03 AKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV03 AKJ, 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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AV03 AKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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