Official DVLA Record

2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · DV53 AHG

DV53 AHG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2003. Recorded mileage 90,878 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2003 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
90,878 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
1248cc

DV53 AHG Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 09/10/2021
  • 90,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
! Older vehicle
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DV53 AHG Mileage History

  1. 11/08/200634,129 mi
  2. 11/08/200841,166 mi+7,037 mi
  3. 13/08/200841,166 mi
  4. 24/08/200943,304 mi+2,138 mi
  5. 24/08/200943,304 mi
  6. 21/07/201047,006 mi+3,702 mi
  7. 21/07/201047,006 mi
  8. 21/07/201156,312 mi+9,306 mi
  9. 22/07/201156,314 mi+2 mi
  10. 29/06/201267,026 mi+10,712 mi
  11. 02/07/201267,024 mi-2 mi
  12. 27/07/201375,697 mi+8,673 mi
  13. 23/09/201478,949 mi+3,252 mi
  14. 21/09/201580,967 mi+2,018 mi
  15. 22/09/201682,602 mi+1,635 mi
  16. 22/09/201682,602 mi
  17. 22/09/201784,113 mi+1,511 mi
  18. 27/09/201784,113 mi
  19. 03/10/201886,217 mi+2,104 mi
  20. 03/10/201886,222 mi+5 mi
  21. 02/10/201988,438 mi+2,216 mi
  22. 03/10/201988,438 mi
  23. 03/10/202089,791 mi+1,353 mi
  24. 05/10/202089,791 mi
  25. 09/10/202190,878 mi+1,087 mi

Average of roughly 3,743 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

DV53 AHG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 10:20
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (DV53 AHG) between August 2006 and October 2021.

The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 09 October 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.

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