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SC03 DBU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 76,003 miles on the clock, averaging 6,067 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 SC03 DBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,003
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,067

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading76,003 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,067
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC03 DBU 10k26k43k59k76k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,003 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,001 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage71,996 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
PASS
Mileage71,933 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage70,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage67,021 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,002 miles
Since last MOT+2,557 miles
PASS
Mileage64,445 miles
Since last MOT+4,105 miles
PASS
Mileage60,340 miles
Since last MOT+18,270 miles
PASS
Mileage42,070 miles
Since last MOT+8,803 miles
PASS
Mileage33,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,267 miles
Since last MOT+6,069 miles
PASS
Mileage27,198 miles
Since last MOT+7,170 miles
PASS
Mileage20,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,028 miles
Since last MOT+10,386 miles
PASS
Mileage9,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,642 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

RegistrationSC03 DBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SC03 DBU

What car is SC03 DBU?

SC03 DBU is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SC03 DBU?

The last recorded mileage for SC03 DBU was 76,003 miles, recorded on 25 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC03 DBU passed its MOT?

SC03 DBU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2017.

Is SC03 DBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC03 DBU 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 SC03 DBU?

SC03 DBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.