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AU02 UAN

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

109,089 mi
Last recorded109,089 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 UAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 109,089 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusted outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusted outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Enigne (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

ignition switch not working as intended owner advised on start stop procedure.

Fail 27 Jan 2024 109,088 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusted outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusted outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Enigne (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 103,300 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 103,300 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 95,622 miles

Nearside Front Nearside mirror lense broken

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,142 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 87,060 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 79,801 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All- front and rear, all sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in thick black grease or other material- ADVICE; CHECK BRAKE PIPES. Front and Rear, Nearside and Offside- All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH. Offside and Nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Offside and Nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE- Advice; check and fix. ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Under vehicle, offside and nearside, corroded but not considered excessive at time of test. axle/sub-frame, suspension components, prescribed areas and other surrounding parts.

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 79,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All- front and rear, all sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in thick black grease or other material- ADVICE; CHECK BRAKE PIPES. Front and Rear, Nearside and Offside- All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH. Offside and Nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Offside and Nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE- Advice; check and fix. ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Under vehicle, offside and nearside, corroded but not considered excessive at time of test. axle/sub-frame, suspension components, prescribed areas and other surrounding parts.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight damage to both front wheel rims

Fail 5 Jan 2019 74,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary type cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Close to failing emissions due to exhaust leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside under body splash guard insecure

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight damage to both front wheel rims

Pass 21 Nov 2017 67,459 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 67,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 61,151 miles

Oil leak

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok on test

Fail 11 Oct 2016 61,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok on test

Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,874 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 53,874 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,120 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,067 miles

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

drive shafts clicking

knock on steering

wipers slow in operation

Fail 3 Apr 2012 42,066 miles

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

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

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

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

drive shafts clicking

knock on steering

wipers slow in operation

Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,374 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres starting to crack

slight knock in steering

Fail 2 Apr 2011 40,374 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres starting to crack

slight knock in steering

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,890 miles

slight knock in steering

Fail 31 Mar 2010 37,890 miles

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

slight knock in steering

Pass 28 Mar 2009 34,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorating and has minor leak of gases

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,343 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 27,675 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 15,603 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 UAN is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 UAN, 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 UAN is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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