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AU09 TUA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,954 mi
Last recorded59,954 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 59,954 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 59,954 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 57,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 55,422 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 52,696 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 50,592 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 50,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,842 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 48,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,977 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,676 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 39,676 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,740 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 35,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,270 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,959 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 25,949 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 21,226 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 21,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,855 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 12,409 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

body damage to n/s and both bumpers

slight distortion on n/s/f and both rear tyres

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 TUA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU09 TUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU09 TUA registered?

AU09 TUA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is AU09 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 TUA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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