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PL03 NUC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Green Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 46,379 miles on the clock, averaging 1,560 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 PL03 NUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,379
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,560

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading46,379 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,560
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 NUC 19k26k33k40k46k '06'24'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,379 miles
Since last MOT+1,151 miles
PASS
Mileage45,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,228 miles
Since last MOT+1,132 miles
PASS
Mileage44,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,096 miles
Since last MOT+1,768 miles
PASS
Mileage42,328 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,327 miles
Since last MOT+845 miles
PASS
Mileage41,482 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,412 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage39,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,214 miles
PASS
Mileage35,853 miles
Since last MOT+3,340 miles
PASS
Mileage32,513 miles
Since last MOT+688 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,825 miles
Since last MOT+530 miles
PASS
Mileage31,295 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
PASS
Mileage31,293 miles
Since last MOT+4,627 miles
PASS
Mileage26,666 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,710 miles
PASS
Mileage18,954 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

RegistrationPL03 NUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 NUC

What car is PL03 NUC?

PL03 NUC is a green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 NUC?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 NUC was 46,379 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 NUC passed its MOT?

PL03 NUC has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2024.

Is PL03 NUC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 NUC 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 PL03 NUC?

PL03 NUC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.