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EP03 AOS

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,189 mi
Last recorded95,189 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 AOS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 95,189 miles

Nearside cable starting to corroded

Nearside mirror glass damage

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear axle and components

engine mount poor condition

front discs pitted

oil leak

play in steering rack

play in top mounting

Fail 10 Apr 2021 95,189 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside mirror glass damage

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear axle and components

engine mount poor condition

front discs pitted

oil leak

play in steering rack

play in top mounting

Fail 3 Mar 2021 95,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

engine mounting bush poor condition

oil leak

play in top mounting upper

rear exhaust rubbers missing

Fail 16 Dec 2020 95,183 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 87,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 87,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,677 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 83,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,673 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,216 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 76,216 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,993 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 73,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,691 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 69,691 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 64,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 64,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 58,581 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 58,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 52,681 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 52,681 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 47,265 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 47,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,224 miles

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

Oil leak

nsf inner cv boot split

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,013 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 29,262 miles

major oil leak from engine area

noise from engine area

Fail 3 May 2007 29,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mojor oil leak from engine area

noise from egine area

Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,965 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 26,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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EP03 AOS is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EP03 AOS, 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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EP03 AOS is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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