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AV03 VWD

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,621 mi
Last recorded117,621 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 117,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering rack mounting area. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

E.M.L light on at time of test , registration before july 2003.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,550 miles

Central Front Subframe starting to corrode.

E.M.L,Light on.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 115,550 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018
Fail 18 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 105,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 105,317 miles

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

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 Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016
Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,882 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014
Fail 10 Apr 2014

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,718 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front wipers worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,084 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 42,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s inner cv boot loose and leaking

n/s main beam bulb incorrectly fitted- rectified

Pass 25 Apr 2009 32,532 miles

offside front outer anti roll link lower joint rubber split- corrosion sediment visible - slight play apparrent

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2008 27,781 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 23,389 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,932 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 VWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc 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 VWD, 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 VWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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