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AD05 ETX

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

31,640 mi
Last recorded31,640 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 ETX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 31,640 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 30,071 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 28,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 28,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 28,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 26,893 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have minor cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 26,247 miles

Driver's interior door handle triggers the central locking when pulled.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 26,247 miles

Driver's interior door handle triggers the central locking when pulled.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 25,376 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 25,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jun 2018 24,388 miles

offside front (Drivers) door lock intermittent fault, door self locks when handle is pulled

Pass 6 Jun 2017 23,593 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 23,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 22,615 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 22,615 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 21,752 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 20,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 20,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,048 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,053 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,406 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 14,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 11,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 8,113 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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AD05 ETX is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,075 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 AD05 ETX, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD05 ETX registered?

AD05 ETX is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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