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AU02 VXK

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,754 mi
Last recorded77,754 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and offside (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,975 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 61,975 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,410 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,421 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,448 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 36,800 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,800 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,293 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 35,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,742 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,366 miles

nearside horn push inop

Fail 5 Feb 2007 21,310 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside horn push inop

Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,010 miles

Rear 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 VXK is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

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

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