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AU52 XTC

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Turquoise Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,517 mi
Last recorded98,517 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 98,517 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 98,517 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 98,261 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes greased

Fail 1 Nov 2017 98,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Sep 2016 97,813 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,346 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 94,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,150 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2013 89,149 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,498 miles

Both rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Front brake discs worn on inner edge

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,151 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has lump from sidewall(not deep enough to reach chords)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 79,151 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre has lump from sidewall(not deep enough to reach chords)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,949 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 70,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 60,557 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 52,418 miles

back box outter skin corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,053 miles

front pads getting low & discs corroding

handbrake cable starting to fray

Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,447 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 38,447 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake disc`s and brake pads very nearly worn out. †Front no.plate craked. †Coolant low and radiator stained.

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 XTC is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Turquoise with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU52 XTC, 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 AU52 XTC registered?

AU52 XTC is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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