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AU02 DYJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,419 mi
Last recorded115,419 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 DYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 115,419 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Engine bed corroded through (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Rack worn (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 106,911 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column.....worn close to advisory limit (2.2.2 (c))

General corrosion around all rear suspension components

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mounting point in front subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both inner sills slightly corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 90,739 miles

General corrosion around rear suspension/axle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around steering rack mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possible steering uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Outer (1.1.11 (c))

Free play in electric steering column motor / upper bearing / Upper UJ

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle Beam Rusty

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2021

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre Seat Belt Will Not Pull Out (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Outer (1.1.11 (c))

Free play in electric steering column motor / upper bearing / Upper UJ

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle Beam Rusty

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 76,049 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system started to look poor and rusty

Free play in electric steering column motor / upper bearing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 76,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system started to look poor and rusty

Free play in electric steering column motor / upper bearing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 64,655 miles

Rear wiper blade split

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre badly perished on sidewall with small splits but not to cords ( 175/65/r14/82T

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2017 58,855 miles

N/S/R & O/S/F tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 55,114 miles

very slight play in steering

Fail 11 May 2016 55,114 miles

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

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

offside front door check strap loose

rear wiper split

very slight play in steering

Pass 14 May 2015 51,911 miles

steering rack has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,387 miles

exhaust corroded but not holed

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,366 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,324 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,957 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 33,957 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,111 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 25,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,609 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,726 miles

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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AU02 DYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 62,343 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 AU02 DYJ, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU02 DYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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