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AV03 MHU

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,800 mi
Last recorded143,800 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 143,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 140,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

rear brakes require service/adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Mar 2019 136,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 136,694 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 130,189 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 130,189 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 128,070 miles

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts (2.7.4)

both steering rack inner joints have slight play

nearside rear lower light lens slightly damaged

rear axle slightly corroded

wiper operation requires attention soon

Fail 17 Jan 2017 28,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts (2.7.4)

both steering rack inner joints have slight play

nearside rear lower light lens slightly damaged

rear axle slightly corroded

wiper operation requires attention soon

Pass 9 Dec 2015 120,737 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 120,723 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear metal from comp to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 114,851 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 114,851 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 105,803 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 105,803 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,156 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 94,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 79,680 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 70,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2010 70,358 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,754 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,765 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,362 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,984 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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AV03 MHU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 93,850 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV03 MHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV03 MHU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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