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AV51 BYG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,549 mi
Last recorded61,549 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 61,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,760 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,183 miles

n/s/r tyre craced and perished on sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,485 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 43,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,538 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,174 miles

coolant level low.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,633 miles

both front tyres perished to mot limits.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,544 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,365 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,276 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 31,262 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Aug 2005 26,513 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 26,513 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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AV51 BYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 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 AV51 BYG, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV51 BYG registered?

AV51 BYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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