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AV03 XSH

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,288 mi
Last recorded161,288 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XSH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 161,288 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 161,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 154,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads low

offside front tyre 2mm and wearing on inner edges

slight play in both steering rack ends when on lock to lock check

Fail 6 Aug 2015 154,099 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads low

offside front tyre 2mm and wearing on inner edges

slight play in both steering rack ends when on lock to lock check

Fail 5 Aug 2014 142,403 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 142,403 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 138,173 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 125,574 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside inner C.V gaitor is slighly seeping greese

Offside rear brake union corroded

Rear exhaust and centre exhaust corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 104,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front inner constant velosity joint starting to leak grease

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 84,195 miles

Slight blow at rear exhaust

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

oil level low

Fail 27 Mar 2010 84,195 miles

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

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

Slight blow at rear exhaust

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

oil level low

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,689 miles

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

hand brake near end off working travel

Fail 24 Mar 2009 58,689 miles

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

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

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

hand brake near end off working travel

near side rear tyre perishing on side wall

off side rear tyre perishing on side wall plus cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,220 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,541 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 1,812 miles

marginal operation hazard switch

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 XSH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XSH, 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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What year was AV03 XSH registered?

AV03 XSH is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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