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AO51 URJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,373 mi
Last recorded113,373 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 URJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 113,373 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 113,373 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 113,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

check rear seat belt not checked because of load

Fail 25 Feb 2022 113,331 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cannot open cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

check rear seat belt not checked because of load

Pass 18 Jan 2021 112,210 miles

Front slight play detected in steering rack

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 112,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 102,160 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 98,786 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 92,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 88,740 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 82,155 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,908 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,567 miles

front anti roll bar inner bushes have slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,847 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 56,283 miles

both handbrake cables rusty

drive shafts noisey on lock

exhaust rusty and slight blow

Fail 3 Aug 2009 56,283 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both handbrake cables rusty

drive shafts noisey on lock

exhaust rusty and slight blow

Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,861 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,204 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,446 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 41,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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 11 Aug 2005 35,188 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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AO51 URJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 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 AO51 URJ, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO51 URJ registered?

AO51 URJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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