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AF53 UOD

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing 2 (50% pass rate). It has 50,602 miles on the clock, averaging 15,307 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for AF53 UOD

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,602
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
15,307

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading50,602 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,307
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF53 UOD 36k40k43k47k51k '06'07'07

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,602 miles
Since last MOT+14,210 miles
PASS
Mileage36,392 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,388 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

RegistrationAF53 UOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 UOD

What car is AF53 UOD?

AF53 UOD is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF53 UOD?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 UOD was 50,602 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 UOD passed its MOT?

AF53 UOD has had 4 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (2 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2007.

Is AF53 UOD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 UOD 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 AF53 UOD?

AF53 UOD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.