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AV51 TZA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

180,188 mi
Last recorded180,188 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 TZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 180,188 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2015 180,188 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 170,725 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on

rear coil springs coroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 170,625 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

rear coil springs coroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 197,734 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 156,103 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 141,693 miles

o/r wheel bearing slight noise.

play in steering rack.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 141,620 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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)

o/r wheel bearing slight noise.

play in steering rack.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 133,576 miles

Slight play in both track rod inner ball joints

Fail 30 Mar 2011 133,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: play in steering rack.

advise: possible slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 120,547 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise: play in steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2010 120,317 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise: play in steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2008 101,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise: play in steering rack both sides.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 92,884 miles

advise: lower steering u/j has slight play.

advise: play in steering rack.

advise; both rear wheel bearings have slight play and roughness.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 92,884 miles

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

advise: lower steering u/j has slight play.

advise: play in steering rack.

advise; both rear wheel bearings have slight play and roughness.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 77,801 miles

advise: o/s/f cv boot has slight movement between gaiter and houseing

advise: slight movement in lower steering joint.

advise: slight occassional knock from steering but no fault found.

Fail 13 Sep 2006 76,684 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE; LOUD KNOCKING FELT/HEARD FROM STEERING RACK, NO FAULT FOUND. †SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER STEERING COLUM JOINT.

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 TZA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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