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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 4 (43% pass rate). It has 167,206 miles on the clock, averaging 25,670 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 HS03 NYU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 167,206 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 26,882 |
| Average per year | 25,670 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 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 | HS03 NYU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HS — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About HS03 NYU
What car is HS03 NYU?
HS03 NYU is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HS03 NYU?
The last recorded mileage for HS03 NYU was 167,206 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HS03 NYU passed its MOT?
HS03 NYU has had 7 MOT tests with a 43% pass rate (3 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 28 Jan 2011.
Is HS03 NYU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HS03 NYU 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 HS03 NYU?
HS03 NYU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.