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AX03 XTL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,402 mi
Last recorded93,402 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 93,402 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, borderline pass ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,751 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2020 89,653 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,588 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

o/s/ f a.b.s ring corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 84,321 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 84,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,390 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 81,390 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 74,887 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,659 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 62,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,233 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,558 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,200 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 36,985 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 XTL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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