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CA03 PXV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 49,340 miles on the clock, averaging 2,362 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 CA03 PXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,340
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,362

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

Low mileage
Latest reading49,340 miles
Reading date
Miles last year332
Average per year2,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA03 PXV 15k24k32k41k49k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,340 miles
Since last MOT+332 miles
PASS
Mileage49,008 miles
Since last MOT+504 miles
PASS
Mileage48,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,504 miles
Since last MOT+546 miles
PASS
Mileage47,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,958 miles
Since last MOT+2,867 miles
PASS
Mileage45,091 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage40,950 miles
Since last MOT+2,045 miles
PASS
Mileage38,905 miles
Since last MOT+2,435 miles
PASS
Mileage36,470 miles
Since last MOT+2,384 miles
PASS
Mileage34,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage31,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,275 miles
Since last MOT+1,588 miles
PASS
Mileage29,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage26,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,205 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage23,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,547 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,804 miles
Since last MOT+3,881 miles
PASS
Mileage15,923 miles
Since last MOT+925 miles
PASS
Mileage14,998 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

RegistrationCA03 PXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CA03 PXV

What car is CA03 PXV?

CA03 PXV is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CA03 PXV?

The last recorded mileage for CA03 PXV was 49,340 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA03 PXV passed its MOT?

CA03 PXV has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2020.

Is CA03 PXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA03 PXV 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 CA03 PXV?

CA03 PXV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.