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AU52 VOB

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

81,989 mi
Last recorded81,989 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 81,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 1 Oct 2019 77,982 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,076 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 68,122 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,850 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,917 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured LENS BROKEN (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 50,899 miles

pads and discs deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2014 64,353 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,642 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 50,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,123 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 47,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,735 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 43,735 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,588 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,627 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 36,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 33,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,128 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,534 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 29,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,267 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 26,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,884 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 24,884 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 20,549 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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AU52 VOB 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 62.1%.

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 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 AU52 VOB, 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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AU52 VOB is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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