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DF03 URT

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
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 998cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 87,901 miles on the clock, averaging 4,120 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 DF03 URT

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,901
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,120

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,901 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,485
Average per year4,120
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF03 URT 13k31k50k69k88k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,901 miles
Since last MOT+15,485 miles
PASS
Mileage72,416 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,414 miles
Since last MOT+17,260 miles
PASS
Mileage55,154 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,152 miles
Since last MOT+11,481 miles
PASS
Mileage43,671 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,669 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage38,527 miles
Since last MOT+741 miles
PASS
Mileage37,786 miles
Since last MOT+604 miles
PASS
Mileage37,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,182 miles
Since last MOT+2,091 miles
PASS
Mileage35,091 miles
Since last MOT+1,332 miles
PASS
Mileage33,759 miles
Since last MOT+1,363 miles
PASS
Mileage32,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage30,254 miles
Since last MOT+2,273 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,981 miles
Since last MOT+1,916 miles
PASS
Mileage26,065 miles
Since last MOT+1,870 miles
PASS
Mileage24,195 miles
Since last MOT+1,816 miles
PASS
Mileage22,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,379 miles
Since last MOT+1,418 miles
PASS
Mileage20,961 miles
Since last MOT+1,905 miles
PASS
Mileage19,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,044 miles
PASS
Mileage16,012 miles
Since last MOT+3,335 miles
PASS
Mileage12,677 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

RegistrationDF03 URT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DF03 URT

What car is DF03 URT?

DF03 URT is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DF03 URT?

The last recorded mileage for DF03 URT was 87,901 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF03 URT passed its MOT?

DF03 URT has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 14 Oct 2024.

Is DF03 URT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF03 URT 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 DF03 URT?

DF03 URT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.