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AV51 XLG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,914 mi
Last recorded167,914 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2018 167,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch with in 30 cm of suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch with in 30 cm of suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm has play in ball joint

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm has play in ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2016 166,637 miles

Nearside Front door touching front wing

Nearside Front pad sensor broken off wire

Offside Front headlight got condensation in it

all wheel rims distoted

both rear indicator bulbs fading

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2016 166,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat not locking in position (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tax sticker in swept area (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens cracked producing white light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front door touching front wing

Nearside Front pad sensor broken off wire

Offside Front headlight got condensation in it

all wheel rims distoted

both rear indicator bulbs fading

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 155,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 162,898 miles

Both rear tyres have been rubbing against wheel arches

NS Inner CV Gaiter perrished

NSR Wheel rim distorted

OSF Wheel rim distorted

OSR Wheel rim distorted

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 19 Aug 2014 162,803 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres have been rubbing against wheel arches

NS Inner CV Gaiter perrished

NSR Wheel rim distorted

OSF Wheel rim distorted

OSR Wheel rim distorted

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 161,935 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 161,935 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 160,972 miles

1 of 3 rear exhaust mounts missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

damage to nearside rear inner wheel rim

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge (tread not cut as deep)

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 160,814 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 135,493 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 135,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 105,892 miles

O/S outer CV boot clip slightly loose

o/s & n/s antiroll bar link upper ball joint boots split.

o/s lower suspension ball joint boot split

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,297 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 70,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 69,103 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2006 57,394 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 52,786 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 52,715 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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 XLG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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