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AU09 TLX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,152 mi
Last recorded161,152 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 TLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 161,152 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 161,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 138,635 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 138,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 121,505 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS BREAKING UP

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

LOWER ENGINE COVERED IN OIL

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BORDER LINE DAMPING EFFECT (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear TYRE -DETEROIRATED -OUTER WALL

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS -DAMAGED (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE -BADLY DETEROIRATED INNER WALL -STRONG ADVISE -185/65/15-88H

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 114,778 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

LOWER ENGINE COVERED IN OIL

N/S & O/S REAR BUMP STOPS BREAKING UP

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR SILENCER CASING SPLIT /BADLY CORRODED

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 114,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE OIL ON MIN

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

LOWER ENGINE COVERED IN OIL

N/S & O/S REAR BUMP STOPS BREAKING UP

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm -WORN SMOOTH ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0mm -WEARING ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm +BADLY DETEROIRATED (4.1.E.1)

REAR SILENCER CASING SPLIT /BADLY CORRODED

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 107,204 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 99,514 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,707 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 83,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,156 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,701 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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AU09 TLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,147 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 AU09 TLX, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU09 TLX registered?

AU09 TLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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