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RE03 URN

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1389cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1389cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 92,575 miles on the clock, averaging 12,938 miles per year, above 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 RE03 URN

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,575
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,938

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading92,575 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,938
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE03 URN 20k38k56k74k93k '06'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,575 miles
Since last MOT+10,600 miles
PASS
Mileage81,975 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,970 miles
Since last MOT+14,801 miles
PASS
Mileage67,169 miles
Since last MOT+10,913 miles
PASS
Mileage56,256 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage50,129 miles
Since last MOT+15,482 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,647 miles
Since last MOT+14,768 miles
PASS
Mileage19,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,879 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

RegistrationRE03 URN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1389cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RE03 URN

What car is RE03 URN?

RE03 URN is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1389cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RE03 URN?

The last recorded mileage for RE03 URN was 92,575 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE03 URN passed its MOT?

RE03 URN has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2011.

Is RE03 URN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE03 URN 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 RE03 URN?

RE03 URN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.