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AJ02 OCR

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,212 mi
Last recorded152,212 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 OCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 152,212 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 152,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 144,148 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 133,483 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 133,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 125,739 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 125,739 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 120,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside outer cv boot weeping lube

Pass 13 Mar 2012 120,408 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside outer cv boot weeping lube

Pass 11 Mar 2011 115,439 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 115,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres low on 3mm tread

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

slight grease around offside front cv boot gaitor (secure)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 114,745 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 111,040 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 105,090 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 105,071 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades poor

Pass 14 Feb 2008 99,017 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 99,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 93,101 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 87,412 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 87,397 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ02 OCR is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ02 OCR, 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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AJ02 OCR is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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