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DG51 OUA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,089 mi
Last recorded117,089 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 117,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 117,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,141 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 3 Oct 2017 111,141 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,834 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 105,834 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BOX (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,877 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,908 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flexi in poor condition

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Sep 2013 88,309 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre perished

slight play in steering rack

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

grease around front hubs

nearside wiper split

Fail 21 Sep 2012 83,322 miles

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

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)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

grease around front hubs

nearside wiper split

unable to fully check steering/suspension on offside

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,565 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front anti roll bar drop link grease gaiters split

grease around both front hubs

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Sep 2011 77,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front anti roll bar drop link grease gaiters split

grease around both front hubs

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2010 66,634 miles

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

both front anti roll bar drop link grease gaiters split

grease around offside front hub

Fail 15 Oct 2009 61,771 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,771 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,128 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,654 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,818 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front pads & disc worn JUST PASS M O T

rear tyres cracking on side wall

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 OUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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