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DG51 OLN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,917 mi
Last recorded134,917 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 134,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2015 134,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 118,402 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 118,402 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 111,134 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,330 miles

offside rear tyre has small splits in the inside sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2011 97,622 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 82,717 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 82,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,795 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 69,795 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise slight noise fromt o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,973 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 63,929 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 54,261 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

gearbox damp - leak?

Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,360 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 42,360 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OLN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OLN, 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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What year was DG51 OLN registered?

DG51 OLN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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