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ET03 VRG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,299 mi
Last recorded85,299 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VRG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 85,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 132,461 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 127,582 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in screen but not in view off the road.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 120,085 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 111,517 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 111,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 97,187 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 81,520 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 81,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 72,853 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 69,224 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 60,448 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,495 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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ET03 VRG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ET03 VRG, 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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What year was ET03 VRG registered?

ET03 VRG is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is ET03 VRG safe to buy?

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