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AV03 YNC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

136,118 mi
Last recorded136,118 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 YNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 136,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front both sides & nearside middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Fail 10 Aug 2026 136,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front both sides & nearside middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 14 Aug 2025 132,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 14 Aug 2024 127,959 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Fail 14 Aug 2024 127,959 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 1 Aug 2023 122,385 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

osf anti roll link rod boot adrift

Pass 27 Jul 2022 117,741 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 117,741 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 113,343 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 113,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 109,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 May 2019 102,597 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 102,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 97,962 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 97,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 93,386 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 93,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 89,527 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 89,527 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 84,097 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 79,450 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 79,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 May 2013 75,582 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 75,582 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 72,245 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 68,998 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 68,988 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 64,517 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 59,213 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 59,213 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2008 53,216 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,926 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 37,070 miles

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

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,070 miles

Rear tyres perished.

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 YNC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 YNC, 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 YNC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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