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AV51 ETY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

171,044 mi
Last recorded171,044 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 171,044 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 170,996 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 161,319 miles

Both head light images are poor

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 149,627 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2020 137,287 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 128,726 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 120,138 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 110,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 101,156 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 92,013 miles

Centre chip in screen

Fail 14 Aug 2015 92,013 miles

Centre chip in screen

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre wearing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,427 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,071 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,754 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,614 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 28,892 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 ETY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ETY, 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 ETY registered?

AV51 ETY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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