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AU02 UAO

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

79,337 mi
Last recorded79,337 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 79,337 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 78,377 miles

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

Corrosion to various components front and rear.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake efficiency only just passed.

Indicator switch faulty Slightly worn. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Knock from steering rack.

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 78,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to various components front and rear.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake efficiency only just passed.

Indicator switch faulty Slightly worn. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Knock from steering rack.

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 77,298 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protected in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing close. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 76,004 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front disc inner face has a slight corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front corroded and n/s front greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s rear shock's corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 74,220 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front disc has a corrosion lip and a slight imbalance in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 72,962 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 72,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2020 72,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2020 72,098 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 72,079 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine malfunction light indicates a fault

Pass 4 Mar 2019 70,262 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,810 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 68,809 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,689 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 66,689 miles

Rear Inner Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,613 miles

slight knock in steering

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,736 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center silencer corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight knock in steering

Fail 6 Mar 2014 57,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight knock in steering

Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,706 miles

knock in steering

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,956 miles

slight knock in steering

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,871 miles

osr tyre started to crack

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,095 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,768 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,817 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,046 miles

knock in steering gear.

Fail 16 Mar 2006 20,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

knock in steering gear.

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 UAO is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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