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114,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()
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 ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()
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 ()
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
washers poor
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
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)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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