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AR51 CAU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,057 mi
Last recorded138,057 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 CAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 138,057 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 133,246 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 121,973 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 121,973 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front fog light not working

Pass 28 May 2011 109,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2011 109,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 88,470 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 88,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,013 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,405 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,314 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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AR51 CAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AR51 CAU, 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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AR51 CAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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