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A24 WLX

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,843 mi
Last recorded46,843 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 WLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 46,843 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody & suspension parts corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2025 46,842 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody & suspension parts corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2023 42,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body has corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2023 42,155 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine iol switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body has corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,442 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 33,574 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 32,047 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 28,753 miles

N/S/F ball joint boot deteriorated.

Pass 18 Aug 2018 25,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 21,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 18,311 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 13,662 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 11,335 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking on outer edge

O/S/R tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 11,168 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking on edges

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 10,933 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 10,661 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 10,432 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 10,137 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 9,870 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 9,587 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 9,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 9,068 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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A24 WLX is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 75,895 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A24 WLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A24 WLX registered?

A24 WLX is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A24 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 WLX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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