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C18 OSA

1995 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,569 mi
Last recorded88,569 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Corsa84,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 OSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 88,569 miles

Slight corrosion underbody

Underseal applied

Pass 4 Mar 2025 87,289 miles

Underside has age related corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2023 77,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 67,564 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body surface rust

Pass 31 Aug 2021 61,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 61,221 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,888 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,132 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 50,845 miles

N/S mirror missing

O/S/R tyre perished

Oil leak

Slight O/S/R brake bind

Fail 15 May 2017 50,845 miles

Fuel hose leaking Fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

N/S mirror missing

O/S/R tyre perished

Oil leak

Slight O/S/R brake bind

Pass 20 May 2016 48,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside mirror missing

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 48,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside mirror missing

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 47,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 May 2015 47,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 45,409 miles

rust patches round underside of vehicle

Fail 7 May 2014 45,409 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rust patches round underside of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2013 43,443 miles

Small amount of play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 May 2012 40,896 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 38,588 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 38,588 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 36,666 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 35,135 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 8 May 2008 33,634 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 31,824 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 31,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 29,986 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 29,986 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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C18 OSA is a 1995 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 84,277 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 C18 OSA, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C18 OSA registered?

C18 OSA is a 1995 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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