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AR51 GXS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,820 mi
Last recorded131,820 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 GXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 131,820 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 123,673 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 123,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

EML on

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 112,936 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2015 106,426 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 101,012 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,924 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 96,923 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 92,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

battery insecure

middle exhaust rubber perished and 1 missing off rear box (still supported)

nearside indicators flash quicker than offside but still within the tolerance

Fail 15 Dec 2012 92,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

battery insecure

nearside indicators flash quicker than offside but still within the tolerance

Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,260 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 82,695 miles

exhaust mount perished

nsf tyre at 1.6mm

nsr light lens damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2010 82,695 miles

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

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

nsr light lens damaged

exhaust mount perished

nsf tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 21 Dec 2009 77,872 miles

exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2008 72,152 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 67,244 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 59,230 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2005 47,322 miles

engine oil leak

knocking noise from steering rack

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

noise from engine

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Dec 2005 47,322 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak

knocking noise from steering rack

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

noise from engine

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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 GXS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

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

Is AR51 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 GXS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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