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AX03 EBV

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 56,345 miles on the clock, averaging 2,036 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 AX03 EBV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
56,345
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
2,036

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

Low mileage
Latest reading56,345 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,372
Average per year2,036
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX03 EBV 16k26k36k46k56k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,345 miles
Since last MOT+11,372 miles
PASS
Mileage44,973 miles
Since last MOT+10,627 miles
PASS
Mileage34,346 miles
Since last MOT+803 miles
PASS
Mileage33,543 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,539 miles
Since last MOT+564 miles
PASS
Mileage32,975 miles
Since last MOT+305 miles
PASS
Mileage32,670 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,668 miles
Since last MOT+826 miles
PASS
Mileage31,842 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,837 miles
Since last MOT+716 miles
PASS
Mileage31,121 miles
Since last MOT+732 miles
PASS
Mileage30,389 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,387 miles
Since last MOT+1,440 miles
PASS
Mileage28,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,947 miles
Since last MOT+997 miles
PASS
Mileage27,950 miles
Since last MOT+832 miles
PASS
Mileage27,118 miles
Since last MOT+1,038 miles
PASS
Mileage26,080 miles
Since last MOT+1,068 miles
PASS
Mileage25,012 miles
Since last MOT+1,180 miles
PASS
Mileage23,832 miles
Since last MOT+1,129 miles
PASS
Mileage22,703 miles
Since last MOT+1,305 miles
PASS
Mileage21,398 miles
Since last MOT+1,488 miles
PASS
Mileage19,910 miles
Since last MOT+1,832 miles
PASS
Mileage18,078 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,993 miles
Since last MOT+2,405 miles
PASS
Mileage15,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,588 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 EBV
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 EBV

What car is AX03 EBV?

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

What is the mileage of AX03 EBV?

The last recorded mileage for AX03 EBV was 56,345 miles, recorded on 5 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX03 EBV passed its MOT?

AX03 EBV has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2026.

Is AX03 EBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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