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FA03 AVF

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,842 mi
Last recorded61,842 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 AVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,842 miles

Engine rattles

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut in the side wall

Window screen cracked but not affecting the drivers view

engine oil leak

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Fail 11 Nov 2015 61,842 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine rattles

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut in the side wall

Window screen cracked but not affecting the drivers view

engine oil leak

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,271 miles

CRACKS IN WINDSCREEN

DAMAGE TO N/S DOOR MIRROR

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Nov 2014 58,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CRACKS IN WINDSCREEN

DAMAGE TO N/S DOOR MIRROR

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2013 55,272 miles

CRACK IN N/S OF WINDSCREEN

DAMAGE TO N/S DOOR MIRROR

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 55,272 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

CRACK IN N/S OF WINDSCREEN

DAMAGE TO N/S DOOR MIRROR

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 51,096 miles

CRACK IN N/S OF WINDSCREEN

DAMAGE TO N/S DOOR MIRROR

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Fail 4 Dec 2012 51,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

CRACK IN N/S OF WINDSCREEN

DAMAGE TO N/S DOOR MIRROR

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,996 miles

CRACK IN N/S OF WINDSCREEN

DAMAGE TO N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK PIN

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

N/S SILL SIDE SKIRT LOOSE

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Nov 2011 46,995 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

CRACK IN N/S OF WINDSCREEN

DAMAGE TO N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK PIN

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

N/S SILL SIDE SKIRT LOOSE

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 43,165 miles

O/S/R fog light cracked

Oil leak

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Fail 2 Dec 2010 43,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R fog light cracked

Oil leak

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,878 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 39,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,226 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,746 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,135 miles

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

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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FA03 AVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FA03 AVF, 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 FA03 AVF registered?

FA03 AVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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