2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · VO03 AKG
2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 04 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 152,953 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO03 AKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 152,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO03 AKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (VO03 AKG) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
VO03 AKG Mileage History
- 20/08/2022142,851 mi
- 18/08/2023146,696 mi+3,845 mi
- 24/08/2023146,701 mi+5 mi
- 13/08/2024149,915 mi+3,214 mi
- 13/08/2025152,953 mi+3,038 mi
Average of roughly 3,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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