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DG51 DAU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,226 mi
Last recorded95,226 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 DAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,226 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,762 miles

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

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

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

steering lighter on left lock than right lock

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,552 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 88,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,279 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,900 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 83,235 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 83,196 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,110 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 79,110 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front mirror casing broken

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2011 70,145 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 70,145 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010
Fail 28 Oct 2010

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 56,770 miles

it is better changed nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2009 56,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

it is better changed nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front/brake/discs/pads/worn

Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,608 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 44,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,743 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 36,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DG51 DAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DG51 DAU, 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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DG51 DAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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