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AV03 VVZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,870 mi
Last recorded78,870 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 78,870 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 73,395 miles

EML light on dash

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 73,395 miles

EML light on dash

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 68,706 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 66,796 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 66,796 miles

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

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

bonnet handle insecure

Pass 3 May 2014 64,649 miles

offside front tyre deteriorating

Fail 2 May 2014 64,649 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2013 60,369 miles

engine noisy oil light on off oil look ok

slight play in steering and column

Fail 29 Apr 2013 60,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine noisy oil light on off oil look ok

slight play in steering and column

Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,920 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,693 miles

middle silencer strarting to blow

nsr fog light holed

oil leak engine

Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

middle silencer strarting to blow

nsr fog light holed

oil leak engine

puncture osr tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2009 43,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,066 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 26,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

REQ TRACKING==PADS APPEAR LOW ==DISCS LIPPED==

Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,173 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 VVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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