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SL03 VNM

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 120,128 miles on the clock, averaging 8,102 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 SL03 VNM

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,128
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,102

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,128 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,102
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 VNM 35k57k78k99k120k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,128 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,124 miles
Since last MOT+1,028 miles
PASS
Mileage119,096 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,094 miles
Since last MOT+5,267 miles
PASS
Mileage113,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,827 miles
Since last MOT+7,830 miles
PASS
Mileage105,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,997 miles
Since last MOT+9,266 miles
PASS
Mileage96,731 miles
Since last MOT+7,494 miles
PASS
Mileage89,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,237 miles
Since last MOT+12,396 miles
PASS
Mileage76,841 miles
Since last MOT+10,335 miles
PASS
Mileage66,506 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,484 miles
Since last MOT+10,547 miles
PASS
Mileage55,937 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage51,318 miles
Since last MOT+15,975 miles
PASS
Mileage35,343 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 VNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 VNM

What car is SL03 VNM?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 VNM?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 VNM was 120,128 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 VNM passed its MOT?

SL03 VNM has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2016.

Is SL03 VNM ULEZ compliant?

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

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