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AO05 VJU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,913 mi
Last recorded114,913 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 114,913 miles

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.

Gearbox lower mounting bush worn.

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded both side. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 114,912 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side front suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both side. (1.2.1 (e))

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.

Gearbox lower mounting bush worn.

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded both side. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 110,609 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 104,098 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 98,376 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 90,920 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,585 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Fail 21 Aug 2020 86,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,328 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 82,326 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort on off side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,592 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 69,435 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play *** (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns and os 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear at time of in section: BOTH ns and os Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but NOT rough when rotated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel see item below *** (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 4 Sep 2017 69,431 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort 13 % eff. Readings: 80 / 70 (3.7.B.6a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play *** (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns and os 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear at time of in section: BOTH ns and os Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but NOT rough when rotated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel see item below *** (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 56,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

washers poor

Fail 15 Sep 2014 53,434 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

washers poor

Pass 9 Aug 2013 50,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,131 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 49,131 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,913 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 41,882 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,203 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 32,203 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,467 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 VJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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