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AV03 VHR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,395 mi
Last recorded104,395 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 104,395 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 104,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine noisy

Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,224 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 98,224 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Caused by exhaust leaks. Lambda 1.063 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks, system heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front flex broken (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 95,570 miles

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nearside front inner leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside front (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front flex broken (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,686 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 81,296 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,296 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,585 miles

exhaust is starting to get rusted

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

exhaust system deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,467 miles

inner faces of front brake discs corroded

nearside front coil spring end incomplete

offside front tyre,tread low on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 51,992 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edge.

Fail 21 Mar 2009 47,861 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2009 47,861 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2008 44,558 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 40,301 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 40,301 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,036 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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 VHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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