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AU52 XUA

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,633 mi
Last recorded62,633 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 62,633 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 62,628 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,270 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 61,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,531 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread of n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

o/s/f tyre worn & perished on inner edge.

Fail 22 Sep 2021 55,525 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread of n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

o/s/f tyre worn & perished on inner edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,105 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread of n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn & perished on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 15 Sep 2020 51,090 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f tyre worn & perished on inner edge cracks showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread of n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn & perished on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight blows exhaust and generally corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2019 48,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight blows exhaust and generally corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,045 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear hand brake cables rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,520 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,244 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,494 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 40,494 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,053 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,565 miles

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

front pads worn thin

n/s/f tyre has small cuts to tread area

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,794 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 37,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Aug 2010 36,791 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,882 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads wearing thin

rear box outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,793 miles

fuel filter rusty

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 30,761 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 28,535 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 XUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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