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DG51 OUS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

80,666 mi
Last recorded80,666 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 80,666 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 80,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,735 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 77,735 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,684 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 73,684 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,618 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,428 miles

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade split at end

Fail 6 Aug 2013 65,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade split at end

Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,213 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 64,213 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)

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 Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,651 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,270 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 57,270 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,657 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 52,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,709 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,670 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 41,670 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 36,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,586 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 29,860 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 29,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 OUS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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