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AO51 URU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,515 mi
Last recorded132,515 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 132,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 127,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 124,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 124,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,849 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 98,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,843 miles

Noisey steering rack

Oil leak Engine ()

Surface corrosion on n/s rear axle brake pipe

n/s/f steering rack gaiter twisted, but not holed

Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,486 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,309 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,571 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,282 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 74,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,791 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 59,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight cv noise from o/s joint when turning

Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,596 miles

slight cv noise from o/s joint when turning

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,469 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,573 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,612 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,525 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 33,525 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,367 miles

NSF and OSF tyres worn on edges,(below 1.6mm)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 URU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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