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DG51 OTR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

71,488 mi
Last recorded71,488 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 OTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 71,488 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 71,488 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 70,885 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 70,885 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2020 70,553 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 70,553 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 69,164 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 69,164 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 66,927 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 66,927 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 64,780 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 64,780 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 63,339 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2016 63,339 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 61,565 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2015 61,565 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2014 59,753 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2014 59,752 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 67,658 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 57,658 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 55,125 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 16 May 2011 52,299 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 52,299 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advised n/s/f tyre shows cracks in sidewall

advised rear silencer met mot requirements advised to replace in near future

Fail 15 Sep 2010 50,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,516 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,657 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 41,657 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 36,379 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,379 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,591 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 31,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,916 miles

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 OTR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 OTR, 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 OTR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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