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AV18 DBU

2018 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,664 mi
Last recorded64,664 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Corsa30,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 DBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 64,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 53,822 miles

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

Nearside Front top mounting (play)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front top mounting (play)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 53,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front top mounting (play)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front top mounting (play)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 42,828 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 42,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread as low as 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread as low as 2mm, Recommend it to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning light staying on

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 25,190 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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AV18 DBU is a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 30,783 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 AV18 DBU, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV18 DBU registered?

AV18 DBU is a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 2018.

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