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AV51 OGW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,536 mi
Last recorded102,536 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 OGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 102,536 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level too high (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking Back of engine (7.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 100,045 miles

Back side of engine damp with diesel and oil

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Minor corrosion to lower wheel arch

Fail 27 Oct 2016 100,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower part of wheel arch (5.2.6)

Back side of engine damp with diesel and oil

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Minor corrosion to lower wheel arch

Pass 29 Oct 2015 96,897 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 96,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH (2.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack/lower column U/J (2.2.A.1b)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 93,747 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 93,746 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 90,914 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 90,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,649 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,967 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 82,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 78,536 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 74,220 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,807 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,442 miles

brake pedal rubber worn slightly.

Fail 6 Nov 2007 64,442 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn slightly.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,168 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 56,038 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 OGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OGW, 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 OGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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