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AP03 DME

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 101,812 miles on the clock, averaging 6,870 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 AP03 DME

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,812
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,870

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 reading101,812 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,391
Average per year6,870
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP03 DME 13k35k58k80k102k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage101,812 miles
Since last MOT+13,391 miles
PASS
Mileage88,421 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,420 miles
Since last MOT+7,215 miles
PASS
Mileage81,205 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
PASS
Mileage81,052 miles
Since last MOT+373 miles
PASS
Mileage80,679 miles
Since last MOT+1,578 miles
PASS
Mileage79,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,101 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
PASS
Mileage71,393 miles
Since last MOT+9,369 miles
PASS
Mileage62,024 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,015 miles
Since last MOT+8,492 miles
PASS
Mileage53,523 miles
Since last MOT+9,135 miles
PASS
Mileage44,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,388 miles
Since last MOT+8,818 miles
PASS
Mileage35,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,570 miles
Since last MOT+14,951 miles
PASS
Mileage20,619 miles
Since last MOT+2,248 miles
PASS
Mileage18,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,095 miles
PASS
Mileage13,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,276 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 DME
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AP03 DME

What car is AP03 DME?

AP03 DME is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP03 DME?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 DME was 101,812 miles, recorded on 11 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 DME passed its MOT?

AP03 DME has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 11 May 2019.

Is AP03 DME ULEZ compliant?

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

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