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DG51 OLJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,708 mi
Last recorded51,708 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 OLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,708 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Thermostat leaking slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2014 51,526 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant level low

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Thermostat leaking slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,534 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 45,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,819 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,087 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2010 35,087 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,063 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,285 miles

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

illegal emblem to both number plates

Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,755 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 25,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,543 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 21,543 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 OLJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DG51 OLJ, 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 OLJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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