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AO61 DWV

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,457 mi
Last recorded98,457 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 DWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,457 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 91,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Slight reduced effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear BOTH rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Fail 21 Oct 2024 91,716 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Slight reduced effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear BOTH rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 91,278 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,226 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 80,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,509 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,476 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,941 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 46,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,631 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 31,631 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,807 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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AO61 DWV is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 56,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO61 DWV, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO61 DWV registered?

AO61 DWV is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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