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AV03 BHX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,529 mi
Last recorded102,529 miles
Recorded on5 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2019 102,529 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2018 99,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,654 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,395 miles

Engine oil level light flashing

Fail 20 Apr 2016 87,395 miles

Engine oil level light flashing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,681 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 80,681 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil level below minimum

timing chain very noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,724 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,030 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,600 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,810 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,380 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,392 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,256 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BHX, 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 BHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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