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AX03 VMA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,011 mi
Last recorded121,011 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 121,011 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 116,834 miles

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear axle beam mounts and nearside rear chassis leg areas

exhaust rear box corroded

front gearbox mounting deteriorated

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 25 Sep 2015 116,834 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop tail light bulb fitted incorrectly (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance very dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear axle beam mounts and nearside rear chassis leg areas

exhaust rear box corroded

front gearbox mounting deteriorated

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,854 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 105,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front fog light not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 105,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front fog light not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 94,549 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

mileage display not lighting up

rear exhaust section outer corroding away

Fail 23 Mar 2013 94,404 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

mileage display not lighting up

rear exhaust section outer corroding away

Pass 15 Mar 2012 85,223 miles

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

both front outer c/v joints slightly noisy

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,199 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 78,195 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,756 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 72,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,746 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 66,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 4 Aug 2008 60,683 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 60,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 51,998 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,911 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 VMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX03 VMA, 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 VMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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