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NL03 UBX

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
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 1199cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 8 (50% pass rate). It has 83,124 miles on the clock, averaging 5,532 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 UBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,124
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,532

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,124 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,532
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 UBX 32k44k57k70k83k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,124 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,304 miles
PASS
Mileage77,819 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,815 miles
Since last MOT+6,016 miles
PASS
Mileage71,799 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,787 miles
Since last MOT+8,556 miles
PASS
Mileage63,231 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,227 miles
Since last MOT+4,775 miles
PASS
Mileage58,452 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,449 miles
Since last MOT+8,986 miles
PASS
Mileage49,463 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,393 miles
Since last MOT+7,684 miles
PASS
Mileage41,709 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,703 miles
Since last MOT+10,102 miles
PASS
Mileage31,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,601 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 UBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NL03 UBX

What car is NL03 UBX?

NL03 UBX is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL03 UBX?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 UBX was 83,124 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 UBX passed its MOT?

NL03 UBX has had 16 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (8 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2015.

Is NL03 UBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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