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DE51 RAU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 RAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,443 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 80,730 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,348 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 71,348 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,175 miles

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

front discs very thin

Fail 21 Nov 2011 66,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front discs very thin

Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,114 miles

front discs very thin

Fail 22 Nov 2010 61,114 miles

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

front discs very thin

Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,354 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 49,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,012 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 42,897 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,303 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 30,569 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 30,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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DE51 RAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE51 RAU, 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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DE51 RAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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