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AV03 MHX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlack
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 998cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 71,708 miles on the clock, averaging 5,601 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 AV03 MHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,708
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,601

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading71,708 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,850
Average per year5,601
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV03 MHX 23k35k47k60k72k '06'15'11

Check AV03 MHX

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,708 miles
Since last MOT+9,850 miles
PASS
Mileage61,858 miles
Since last MOT+8,912 miles
PASS
Mileage52,946 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,945 miles
Since last MOT+9,739 miles
PASS
Mileage43,206 miles
Since last MOT+1,635 miles
PASS
Mileage41,571 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,725 miles
Since last MOT+3,909 miles
PASS
Mileage33,816 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage29,310 miles
Since last MOT+6,322 miles
PASS
Mileage22,988 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

RegistrationAV03 MHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AV03 MHX

What car is AV03 MHX?

AV03 MHX is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AV03 MHX?

The last recorded mileage for AV03 MHX was 71,708 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV03 MHX passed its MOT?

AV03 MHX has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2015.

Is AV03 MHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV03 MHX 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 AV03 MHX?

AV03 MHX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.