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AV03 EOC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,202 mi
Last recorded83,202 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 EOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2020 83,202 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch trim

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

hand brake not tested

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel pipe mounting clips

Pass 22 Jan 2019 72,089 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2019 72,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,037 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust box outer shell corroded

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2018 61,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust box outer shell corroded

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2017 54,011 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2017 54,011 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,495 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 45,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside cable broke (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,886 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge of tread

offside and nearside hand brake cables becoming frayed

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre uneven inner edge of tread

rear silencer box deteriorated and slight blow

Fail 12 Aug 2015 41,886 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge of tread

offside and nearside hand brake cables becoming frayed

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre uneven inner edge of tread

rear silencer box deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,844 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 36,844 miles

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

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

Both number plates in poor condition.

Both rear tyres wearing uneven.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,314 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 35,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,392 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,482 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 29,482 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,386 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,784 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake imballance 11%

Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box 1st skin starting to corrode

Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,618 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 10,933 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 EOC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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