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AX03 UGW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,035 mi
Last recorded71,035 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 UGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 71,035 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both front inner track rods worn

Fail 28 Dec 2016 71,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

both front wiper blades split

both front inner track rods worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 51,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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 17 Jan 2015 51,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 15 Jan 2014 45,542 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 45,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2013 42,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,292 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust tailbox slightly blowing

Front brake discs corroded

centre and tailbox corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,004 miles

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

both front discs corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2010 28,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,013 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,626 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

reverse lights not working

Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,932 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,349 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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AX03 UGW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX03 UGW, 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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AX03 UGW is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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