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AU02 DZW

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,549 mi
Last recorded86,549 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 DZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 86,549 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 86,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 76,561 miles

Offside Front inner rack end ball joint slight wear

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 76,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front inner rack end ball joint slight wear

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 1,111 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 65,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 54,806 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 54,804 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,527 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 46,527 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre side wall damage; recommend changing

Fail 22 Oct 2011 38,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 38,407 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,993 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 29,993 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,583 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,585 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,736 miles

nearside front tyre has damaged sidewall

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,951 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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AU02 DZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AU02 DZW, 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 DZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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