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SL03 AOA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlack
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 87,059 miles on the clock, averaging 9,087 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SL03 AOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,059
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,087

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading87,059 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year9,087
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL03 AOA 41k52k64k76k87k '06'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,059 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,051 miles
Since last MOT+6,902 miles
PASS
Mileage80,149 miles
Since last MOT+459 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,690 miles
Since last MOT+10,853 miles
PASS
Mileage68,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,913 miles
PASS
Mileage63,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,924 miles
Since last MOT+8,291 miles
PASS
Mileage55,633 miles
Since last MOT+14,727 miles
PASS
Mileage40,906 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

RegistrationSL03 AOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 AOA

What car is SL03 AOA?

SL03 AOA is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 AOA?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 AOA was 87,059 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 AOA passed its MOT?

SL03 AOA has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2011.

Is SL03 AOA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 AOA 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 SL03 AOA?

SL03 AOA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.