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AL03 AOT

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,308 mi
Last recorded78,308 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 AOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 78,308 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 3 Sep 2025 78,308 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to o/s/r at brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,301 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front section of exhaust deteriorated

front subframe corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 72,300 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front section of exhaust deteriorated

front subframe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2023 65,640 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 56,339 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 42,380 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,695 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 35,693 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 32,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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AL03 AOT is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 40,392 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 AL03 AOT, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL03 AOT registered?

AL03 AOT is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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