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NL03 REU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 65,713 miles on the clock, averaging 5,684 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for NL03 REU

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,713
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,684

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 reading65,713 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,684
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 REU 14k27k40k53k66k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,713 miles
Since last MOT+7,121 miles
PASS
Mileage58,592 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,548 miles
Since last MOT+4,935 miles
PASS
Mileage53,613 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,529 miles
Since last MOT+5,454 miles
PASS
Mileage48,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,075 miles
Since last MOT+9,267 miles
PASS
Mileage38,808 miles
Since last MOT+6,169 miles
PASS
Mileage32,639 miles
Since last MOT+4,317 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,322 miles
Since last MOT+2,366 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,956 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage24,424 miles
Since last MOT+10,811 miles
PASS
Mileage13,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,613 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

RegistrationNL03 REU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NL03 REU

What car is NL03 REU?

NL03 REU is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL03 REU?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 REU was 65,713 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 REU passed its MOT?

NL03 REU has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2015.

Is NL03 REU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL03 REU 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 NL03 REU?

NL03 REU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.