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AV53 DDZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,896 mi
Last recorded83,896 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,896 miles

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

oil overfilled

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

inspection light on

Fail 2 Jun 2014 83,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

inspection light on

n/s headlamp light output low

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

oil overfilled

Pass 24 May 2013 75,067 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 May 2013 75,067 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 May 2012 66,332 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 66,332 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 60,581 miles

o/s/f anti role bar link joints cover split/perished

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,908 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 49,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,582 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 41,081 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,852 miles

N/S/R fog lamp lens condensated. †

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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AV53 DDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV53 DDZ, 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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AV53 DDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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