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AD52 ABV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 96,572 miles on the clock, averaging 6,945 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for AD52 ABV

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,572
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,945

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,572 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,517
Average per year6,945
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD52 ABV 27k45k62k79k97k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,572 miles
Since last MOT+12,517 miles
PASS
Mileage84,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,055 miles
Since last MOT+2,691 miles
PASS
Mileage81,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,364 miles
Since last MOT+6,365 miles
PASS
Mileage74,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,999 miles
Since last MOT+6,148 miles
PASS
Mileage68,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,851 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
Mileage65,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,647 miles
Since last MOT+9,064 miles
PASS
Mileage56,583 miles
Since last MOT+10,322 miles
PASS
Mileage46,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,261 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage38,103 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,099 miles
Since last MOT+10,918 miles
PASS
Mileage27,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,181 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ABV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AD52 ABV

What car is AD52 ABV?

AD52 ABV is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AD52 ABV?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 ABV was 96,572 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 ABV passed its MOT?

AD52 ABV has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2016.

Is AD52 ABV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD52 ABV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AD52 ABV?

AD52 ABV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.