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AV53 LXD

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,638 mi
Last recorded81,638 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 81,638 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 81,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 75,591 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 75,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,486 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 67,923 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 67,908 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 66,964 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 66,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit + bald inner edge, urgent attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit + bald inner edge, urgent attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 63,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit + bald inner edge, urgent attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit + bald inner edge, urgent attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,203 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 48,200 miles

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

fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,380 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,311 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Nov 2013 43,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,111 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

handbrake efficiency low- 18%

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,499 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,301 miles

front brake pads look ,over half worn

front tyres becoming worn

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,782 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 23,782 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 17,226 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 17,226 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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AV53 LXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LXD, 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 AV53 LXD registered?

AV53 LXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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