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AU02 VXG

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,834 mi
Last recorded122,834 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2021 122,834 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 Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rack mounting on subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 114,041 miles

Exhaust in poor condition advise replacement

Oil leaks

Slight play in Nearside steering rack

Pass 24 May 2018 110,694 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Slight play Nearside steering rack

Pass 18 May 2017 107,168 miles

Exhaust corroded

Slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 26 May 2016 102,346 miles

Exhaust casing and flexi corroded

Slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 22 May 2015 98,302 miles

rear exhaust outer caseing corroded

rear tyres getting close to limit

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 19 May 2014 93,043 miles

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter perished

rear tyres approx 3mm

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,191 miles

rear exhaust outer caseing corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,012 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,041 miles

both front roll bar link arm bottom ball joint dust covers split

both rear tyres perished and split around tread

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

stone chips to screen

Fail 2 Jun 2011 76,041 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front roll bar link arm bottom ball joint dust covers split

both rear tyres perished and split around tread

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

stone chips to screen

Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,086 miles

1lt 10/40 oil added

both rear tyres perished and starting to split around tread

coolant level low [topped up]

n/s roll bar link bottom ball joint cover split

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and has a slight blow

stone chips to screen

Pass 22 May 2009 62,076 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres slghtly wearing on inner edges

nearside front antiroll bar lower joint gaiter split

rear tyres perishing

travel in handbrake movement

Pass 29 May 2008 53,802 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link bottom ball joint dust cover split

stone chips to screen

Fail 29 May 2008 53,802 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link bottom ball joint dust cover split

stone chips to screen

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,408 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 45,408 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 40,756 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 May 2006 40,756 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VXG, 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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What year was AU02 VXG registered?

AU02 VXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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