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AO05 XGG

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,408 mi
Last recorded81,408 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 81,408 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 81,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,101 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 69,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 56,434 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 56,433 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn bald on sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 42,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front dip beam light output poor(beam pattern can only just be made out on light tester)

Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel filter looks rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2019 31,479 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

fuel filter looks rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2018 25,991 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 25,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn on inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,174 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside of tread

Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,765 miles

Offside Front tyre just starting to wear on inside

Pass 10 Sep 2015 24,370 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,613 miles

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

rear/ centre exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,954 miles

offside front tyre just starting to wear on inside

Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,329 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,429 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 20,568 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,683 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 17,965 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 16,490 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 XGG is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XGG, 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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What year was AO05 XGG registered?

AO05 XGG is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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