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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Lpg 1199cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 127,240 miles on the clock, averaging 9,550 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for CU03 XAV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 127,240 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,550 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | CU03 XAV |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Lpg |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About CU03 XAV
What car is CU03 XAV?
CU03 XAV is a black Vauxhall Corsa, lpg (1199cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CU03 XAV?
The last recorded mileage for CU03 XAV was 127,240 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU03 XAV passed its MOT?
CU03 XAV has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2015.
How old is CU03 XAV?
CU03 XAV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.