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AV51 CDO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

119,209 mi
Last recorded119,209 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 CDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 119,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 119,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 115,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 109,190 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 109,117 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 107,959 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounting rubber missing

Fail 12 Oct 2017 107,959 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,261 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 100,259 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,423 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Movement in Both front steering rack inner ball joints.

N/S/R wheel bearing noisey.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,827 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 87,827 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,014 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 81,014 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

N/S/F and rear wiper rubbers split.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,034 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

front silencer outer skin corroded through.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 76,033 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake pads getting low.

N/S/R foot and hand brake performance low.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

front silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,048 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 71,048 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,501 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight movement in N/S of steering rack.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 65,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brakes slightly binding on.

N/S and O/S wiper rubbers split.

N/S/F tyre getting low.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight movement in N/S of steering rack.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,952 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 59,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,336 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 43,335 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,526 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 36,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2005 29,731 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 29,731 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 CDO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 AV51 CDO, 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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AV51 CDO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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