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DG51 OUC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,046 mi
Last recorded79,046 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 79,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlights deteriorating

coolant low

Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 76,112 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

air bag warning light on

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 23 Jan 2013 71,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

air bag warning light on

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,908 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low tread.

both sides front antiroll bar links lower gaiters split.

both sides front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded.

both sides front seat belts lazy retraction.

o/s/f tyre inner edge out of shape.

slight wear in both sides front steering rack outer joints.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,432 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Nearside inner steering joint slightly worn.

Offside front brake ferrule slightly corroded.

Fail 16 Jan 2010 55,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brakes heavily imbalanced,further investigation required.

Slight wear on nearside inner track rod end.

Pass 16 Jan 2010 55,133 miles

Rear brakes heavily imbalanced,further investigation required.

Slight wear on nearside inner track rod end.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,010 miles

slight play felt at top of column/steering wheel

Fail 29 Jan 2009 46,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front wiper blades split

gear linkage very worn

slight play felt at top of column/steering wheel

Pass 5 Feb 2008 376,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,267 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 34,267 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 30,115 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 OUC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG51 OUC registered?

DG51 OUC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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