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AU02 TVW

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,316 mi
Last recorded118,316 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 TVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 118,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe loose in box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear seat belts not tested,unable to access

Fail 23 Nov 2017 118,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no clear beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no clear beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe loose in box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear seat belts not tested,unable to access

Pass 10 Nov 2016 109,165 miles

Damage to off side front wing and bumper

Front to rear brake pipes corroded near fuel tank

Head lamps deteriated

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side front side repeater lamp lens missing

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

Oil leak ()

Rear torsion bar corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 109,165 miles

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

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

Damage to off side front wing and bumper

Front to rear brake pipes corroded near fuel tank

Head lamps deteriated

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side front side repeater lamp lens missing

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

Oil leak ()

Rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 100,030 miles

Both head lamps deteriated

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Hand brake cables frayed

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

Slight play in steering system

Fail 26 Nov 2015 100,030 miles

Slight play in steering system

Both head lamps deteriated

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Hand brake cables frayed

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,428 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both handbrake cables slightly frayed

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 85,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both handbrake cables slightly frayed

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,060 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 72,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,482 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre low

o/s/f tyre low and worn inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2012 57,482 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre low

o/s/f tyre low and worn inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,452 miles

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

front discs corroded - pads ok

oil level low

Fail 29 Nov 2011 43,452 miles

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

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

front discs corroded - pads ok

oil level low

Pass 3 Dec 2010 29,654 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 29,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,187 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 26,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,998 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 19,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear and off side rear tyres deteriorted by age

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,965 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2007 14,998 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,593 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 TVW is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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