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A3 CWY

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,785 mi
Last recorded80,785 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 80,785 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 80,685 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,320 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower middle heat shield insecure

Nearside Front washer jet not working to full potential,although still giving Adequate water

Fail 18 Jun 2018 73,320 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower middle heat shield insecure

Nearside Front washer jet not working to full potential,although still giving Adequate water

Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,589 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 64,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,912 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,164 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alt belt shredded

rear box deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,372 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,865 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,878 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/rear tyre inner edge geting low

Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,412 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,990 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 44,990 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Apr 2008 42,581 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,581 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,938 miles

front discs corroding †rear exhaust thin

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,778 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,723 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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A3 CWY is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A3 CWY, 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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What year was A3 CWY registered?

A3 CWY is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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