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DN03 ULE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1389cc

Grey Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1389cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1389cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 81,051 miles on the clock, averaging 6,429 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for DN03 ULE

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,051
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,429

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

Below average
Latest reading81,051 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,005
Average per year6,429
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DN03 ULE 13k30k47k64k81k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,051 miles
Since last MOT+9,005 miles
PASS
Mileage72,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,046 miles
Since last MOT+6,760 miles
PASS
Mileage65,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,286 miles
Since last MOT+5,483 miles
PASS
Mileage59,803 miles
Since last MOT+11,388 miles
PASS
Mileage48,415 miles
Since last MOT+10,960 miles
PASS
Mileage37,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage31,642 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage25,749 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,742 miles
PASS
Mileage21,005 miles
Since last MOT+4,131 miles
PASS
Mileage16,874 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,783 miles
PASS
Mileage13,089 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).

Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 ULE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1389cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDN — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DN03 ULE

What car is DN03 ULE?

DN03 ULE is a grey Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1389cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DN03 ULE?

The last recorded mileage for DN03 ULE was 81,051 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN03 ULE passed its MOT?

DN03 ULE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2017.

Is DN03 ULE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DN03 ULE 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 DN03 ULE?

DN03 ULE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.