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A2 UCU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

91,177 mi
Last recorded91,177 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 UCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 91,177 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 88,726 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 88,726 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 86,399 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 82,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 79,996 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 79,996 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,559 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have cracks around inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 71,968 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 71,968 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable frayed likely to snap (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,376 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 68,376 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,321 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 65,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,303 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,128 miles

slight wear in both anti roll clamp bushes,both front shockabsorbers slightly damp

Fail 24 Jul 2014 57,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight wear in both anti roll clamp bushes,both front shockabsorbers slightly damp

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,780 miles

advise o/s/r tyre surface cracks outer wall

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,195 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,653 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 44,652 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,197 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,725 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 30,384 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,384 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,772 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 26,772 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,959 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 21,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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A2 UCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 62,343 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 A2 UCU, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A2 UCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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