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SC03 OBT

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 71,579 miles on the clock, averaging 4,941 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 SC03 OBT

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,579
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,941

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

Low mileage
Latest reading71,579 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC03 OBT 18k31k45k58k72k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,579 miles
Since last MOT+12,842 miles
PASS
Mileage58,737 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,729 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,697 miles
Since last MOT+4,310 miles
PASS
Mileage54,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,387 miles
Since last MOT+5,113 miles
PASS
Mileage49,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage43,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,469 miles
PASS
Mileage36,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,099 miles
Since last MOT+3,386 miles
PASS
Mileage32,713 miles
Since last MOT+2,838 miles
PASS
Mileage29,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,875 miles
Since last MOT+3,377 miles
PASS
Mileage26,498 miles
Since last MOT+2,756 miles
PASS
Mileage23,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,742 miles
Since last MOT+6,020 miles
PASS
Mileage17,722 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 OBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SC03 OBT

What car is SC03 OBT?

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

What is the mileage of SC03 OBT?

The last recorded mileage for SC03 OBT was 71,579 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC03 OBT passed its MOT?

SC03 OBT has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2017.

Is SC03 OBT ULEZ compliant?

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

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