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AX03 XTE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,021 mi
Last recorded50,021 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,021 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,659 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,226 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust silencers getting tender

Fail 25 Jul 2013 45,226 miles

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

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

middle and rear exhaust silencers getting tender

Fail 25 Jul 2012 42,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,404 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,196 miles

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

near side front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,578 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

cracks on sidewalls of rear tyres

Fail 28 Jul 2010 33,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

cracks on sidewalls of rear tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,922 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,543 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

gearchange worn badly

Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,938 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,374 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 XTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XTE, 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 XTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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