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AX03 CYL

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 109,908 miles on the clock, averaging 6,713 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 AX03 CYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,908
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,713

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,908 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,825
Average per year6,713
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX03 CYL 37k55k74k92k110k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,908 miles
Since last MOT+6,825 miles
PASS
Mileage103,083 miles
Since last MOT+5,736 miles
PASS
Mileage97,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,347 miles
Since last MOT+3,493 miles
PASS
Mileage93,854 miles
Since last MOT+164 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,690 miles
Since last MOT+5,173 miles
PASS
Mileage88,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,394 miles
PASS
Mileage82,123 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,117 miles
Since last MOT+4,548 miles
PASS
Mileage77,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,569 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage72,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,593 miles
PASS
Mileage67,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,357 miles
Since last MOT+5,981 miles
PASS
Mileage61,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,376 miles
Since last MOT+16,227 miles
PASS
Mileage45,149 miles
Since last MOT+7,909 miles
PASS
Mileage37,240 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

RegistrationAX03 CYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AX03 CYL

What car is AX03 CYL?

AX03 CYL is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AX03 CYL?

The last recorded mileage for AX03 CYL was 109,908 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX03 CYL passed its MOT?

AX03 CYL has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2017.

Is AX03 CYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX03 CYL 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 AX03 CYL?

AX03 CYL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.