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AU02 OBO

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,903 mi
Last recorded34,903 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 OBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,903 miles

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

nsr,nsf,osf tyres starting to perish

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Feb 2016 34,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle holed on nsr around spring seat and nsf mounting (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holes in front subframe around n/s steering rack mounting (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

nsf,osf,nsr tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Feb 2015 32,614 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nsf,osf,osr tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,614 miles

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

nsf,osf,osr tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Feb 2014 30,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres starting to perish

erar axle corroded but not weakened

front washer jets partially blocked,still provides enough fluid to clear screen

nsr tyre starting to perish

os wiper blade split at ends,still clears screen

osf brake pipe mount (inner wing) corroded,still strong enough to retain brake pipe

osr brake pipe clip corroded,pipe still held tight in mounting

Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,561 miles

both outer cv joints excessively worn

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake pipe pitted/corroded

rear number plate getting deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2013 28,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bad oil leak at front of engine

both outer cv joints excessively worn

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake pipe pitted/corroded

rear number plate getting deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,383 miles

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

osr tyre perished

rear no plate defacing

Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,952 miles

exhaust rearbox cracked and very deteriorated

offside rear tyre very badly perished

rear number plate deteriorated

slight crack starting around centre box

Fail 17 Feb 2011 23,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake cable very dry

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rearbox cracked and very deteriorated

offside rear tyre very badly perished

rear number plate deteriorated

slight crack starting around centre box

Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,072 miles

offside rear tyre badly perished

rearbox leaking gases

wipers do not park

Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,004 miles

offside rear tyre perished badly

parking brake efficiency only just reached requirements

Fail 25 Feb 2009 19,938 miles

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

offside front cv joint worn

offside rear tyre perished badly

parking brake efficiency only just reached requirements

Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,257 miles

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2008 18,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 13,758 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 OBO is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OBO, 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 OBO is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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