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GJ51 AXG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,842 mi
Last recorded79,842 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 AXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 79,842 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 79,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Aug 2016 76,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 73,870 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 69,023 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer sidewall cracked offside front tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 68,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer sidewall cracked offside front tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 61,652 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight noise from steering rack pinion when rocked suggest further investigation.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 61,639 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight noise from steering rack pinion when rocked suggest further investigation.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,531 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 56,531 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,054 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,778 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 44,704 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 40,078 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 40,078 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

both front tyres outer walls slightly perished

Pass 30 Aug 2008 36,338 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 175/65/14

offside rear tyre worn to 2 mm 175/65/14

Fail 30 Aug 2008 36,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 175/65/14

offside rear tyre worn to 2 mm 175/65/14

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2007 32,016 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 26,016 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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GJ51 AXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GJ51 AXG, 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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GJ51 AXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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