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AO05 DPE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,602 mi
Last recorded187,602 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 187,602 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 187,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2021 180,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 165,584 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 153,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 136,874 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,904 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 94,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,076 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Mar 2015 77,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,179 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,611 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,613 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,400 miles

slight play in ns and os steering arms

Fail 17 Mar 2011 50,400 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight play in ns and os steering arms

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,584 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,609 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,979 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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AO05 DPE is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO05 DPE, 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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AO05 DPE is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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