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AV51 OEU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,994 mi
Last recorded56,994 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 OEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 56,994 miles

battery poorly secured

both headlight beam images poor

centre seat belt ratchet mechanism poor

engine coolant reservoir empty

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

nearside front inner CV boot splitting around outer securing clip

nearside rear indicator discoloured

rear exhaust mounts broken

Fail 27 Nov 2019 56,994 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

battery poorly secured

both headlight beam images poor

engine coolant reservoir empty

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

nearside front inner CV boot splitting around outer securing clip

nearside rear indicator discoloured

rear exhaust mounts broken

Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,091 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 52,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,658 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 45,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 42,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,614 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 39,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,145 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,927 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,712 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 38,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,286 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,922 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 37,922 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,347 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,294 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 36,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 35,259 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 35,259 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 34,742 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 OEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OEU, 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 OEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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