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2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VF03 AAU

VF03 AAU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 135,764 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2022.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2003 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Sept 2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (15 Jan 2022)
Recorded Mileage
135,764 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Sept 2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 15 Jan 2022
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1199cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Vauxhall Corsa shows a broadly stable maintenance trend across its recent MOT history, with the most recent test on 7 September 2021 resulting in a pass and no defects recorded. A failed entry on the same date carries no listed defects, which points to an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven failure. Prior tests in 2020, 2019 and 2018 also passed cleanly, indicating no escalating mechanical concerns over the observed period. Mileage data is sparse, with only three readings available. The car recorded 124,429 miles on 6 September 2018, 130,555 miles on 30 August 2019, and 135,764 miles on 9 September 2020. That equates to roughly 5,000 to 6,000 miles per year, a modest accumulation for a 2003 vehicle. No readings exist for 2021 or later, so the current odometer state is unknown and the absence of recent tests leaves a near five-year gap to today's date of 16 July 2026. Given the clean advisory history, no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc or corrosion issues appear in the record. The lack of flagged items suggests previous owners kept basic consumables within test limits, though the empty defect lines offer no insight into underlying wear. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection focused on structural integrity and hidden rust, particularly beneath sills and suspension mounts on a 23-year-old hatchback. Verify brake caliper operation, exhaust emissions and tyre condition, since none were tested after 2021. The expired MOT status means the car cannot be legally driven without a fresh test, and any prolonged lay-up may have introduced flat-spotted tyres or seized components unseen in the historical data.
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VF03 AAU Key Findings

  • 24 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2021
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)

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VF03 AAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Oct 2026, 14:27
MOT Analysis

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

24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Corsa (VF03 AAU) between July 2006 and September 2021.

The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 07 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 46 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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VF03 AAU Mileage History

  1. 24/07/200617,368 mi
  2. 17/07/200721,877 mi+4,509 mi
  3. 23/07/200825,993 mi+4,116 mi
  4. 14/07/200930,537 mi+4,544 mi
  5. 22/07/201034,854 mi+4,317 mi
  6. 27/10/201155,164 mi+20,310 mi
  7. 28/10/201155,209 mi+45 mi
  8. 30/10/201283,487 mi+28,278 mi
  9. 30/10/201283,487 mi
  10. 09/09/201388,715 mi+5,228 mi
  11. 09/09/201388,717 mi+2 mi
  12. 11/08/201494,457 mi+5,740 mi
  13. 07/09/2015102,575 mi+8,118 mi
  14. 07/09/2015102,575 mi
  15. 05/09/2016109,950 mi+7,375 mi
  16. 06/09/2016109,959 mi+9 mi
  17. 07/09/2017116,153 mi+6,194 mi
  18. 08/09/2017116,153 mi
  19. 06/09/2018124,429 mi+8,276 mi
  20. 06/09/2018124,429 mi
  21. 30/08/2019130,555 mi+6,126 mi
  22. 09/09/2020135,764 mi+5,209 mi

Average of roughly 8,379 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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