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AR51 GUA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,188 mi
Last recorded72,188 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 GUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,640 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,939 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 70,939 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,998 miles

both rear tyres perishing

tread damage to n/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2013 69,998 miles

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)

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

both rear tyres perishing

tread damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2012 68,969 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,900 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 67,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,495 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 65,495 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 63,925 miles

Nearside front iner driveshaft boot is split

Play in nearside steering rack.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 63,925 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front iner driveshaft boot is split

Play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 22 Dec 2007 57,544 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 47,919 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 47,919 miles

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

TAILPIPE CORRODING & BLOWING SLIGHTLY

Pass 12 Dec 2005 33,690 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 33,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front and rear wiper blades split

Front friction linings getting low †

Small exhuast blow from rear silencer

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 GUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AR51 GUA, 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 AR51 GUA registered?

AR51 GUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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The MOT history for AR51 GUA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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