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AV03 VXE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,152 mi
Last recorded94,152 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 94,152 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 94,152 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,852 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 88,334 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 88,334 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,900 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 85,724 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,044 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,881 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,916 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,916 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

water leaking from pipe on thermostat housing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,198 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 60,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,675 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 51,367 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 45,217 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUT ON OUTER SIDEWALLS BUT NOT TO CORDS

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

Pass 22 May 2009 39,276 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 34,129 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 27,996 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 22,132 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 VXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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