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SL03 YLN

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 12 (50% pass rate). It has 93,563 miles on the clock, averaging 5,745 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 SL03 YLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,563
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,745

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,563 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,745
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 YLN 18k37k56k75k94k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,563 miles
Since last MOT+7,358 miles
PASS
Mileage86,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,205 miles
Since last MOT+7,662 miles
PASS
Mileage78,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,641 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,902 miles
Since last MOT+7,323 miles
PASS
Mileage67,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,579 miles
Since last MOT+331 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,248 miles
Since last MOT+8,426 miles
PASS
Mileage58,822 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,778 miles
Since last MOT+7,985 miles
PASS
Mileage50,793 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,785 miles
Since last MOT+2,754 miles
PASS
Mileage48,031 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage42,971 miles
Since last MOT+3,657 miles
PASS
Mileage39,314 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,220 miles
Since last MOT+3,565 miles
PASS
Mileage35,655 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,635 miles
PASS
Mileage26,116 miles
Since last MOT+8,212 miles
PASS
Mileage17,904 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,900 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 YLN
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 YLN

What car is SL03 YLN?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 YLN?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 YLN was 93,563 miles, recorded on 24 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 YLN passed its MOT?

SL03 YLN has had 24 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (12 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2019.

Is SL03 YLN ULEZ compliant?

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

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