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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1796cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 149,145 miles on the clock, averaging 7,697 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for RV03 NPC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 149,145 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,320 |
| Average per year | 7,697 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | RV03 NPC |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RV — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About RV03 NPC
What car is RV03 NPC?
RV03 NPC is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RV03 NPC?
The last recorded mileage for RV03 NPC was 149,145 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RV03 NPC passed its MOT?
RV03 NPC has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2020.
Is RV03 NPC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV03 NPC 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 RV03 NPC?
RV03 NPC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.