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AP03 BWH

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Norwich, 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 35,166 miles on the clock, averaging 2,297 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for AP03 BWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
35,166
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
2,297

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

Low mileage
Latest reading35,166 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,297
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP03 BWH 12k18k24k29k35k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage35,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,166 miles
Since last MOT+3,963 miles
PASS
Mileage31,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
PASS
Mileage29,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,115 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage24,272 miles
Since last MOT+4,394 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,878 miles
Since last MOT+1,719 miles
PASS
Mileage18,159 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage16,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,394 miles
PASS
Mileage14,961 miles
Since last MOT+1,445 miles
PASS
Mileage13,516 miles
Since last MOT+1,213 miles
PASS
Mileage12,303 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

RegistrationAP03 BWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AP03 BWH

What car is AP03 BWH?

AP03 BWH is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP03 BWH?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 BWH was 35,166 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 BWH passed its MOT?

AP03 BWH has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2016.

Is AP03 BWH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP03 BWH 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 AP03 BWH?

AP03 BWH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.