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SY53 OAG

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 125,709 miles on the clock, averaging 10,920 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 SY53 OAG

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,709
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,920

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,709 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,920
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 OAG 30k54k78k102k126k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,709 miles
Since last MOT+15,817 miles
PASS
Mileage109,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,892 miles
Since last MOT+15,306 miles
PASS
Mileage94,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,586 miles
Since last MOT+15,929 miles
PASS
Mileage78,657 miles
Since last MOT+179 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,817 miles
PASS
Mileage72,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,661 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage67,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,353 miles
Since last MOT+12,920 miles
PASS
Mileage54,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,433 miles
Since last MOT+11,960 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,473 miles
Since last MOT+8,737 miles
PASS
Mileage33,736 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage30,069 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

RegistrationSY53 OAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 OAG

What car is SY53 OAG?

SY53 OAG is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 OAG?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 OAG was 125,709 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 OAG passed its MOT?

SY53 OAG has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2015.

Is SY53 OAG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 OAG 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 SY53 OAG?

SY53 OAG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.