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N103 AUY

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,632 mi
Last recorded86,632 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 AUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,632 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 84,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 79,075 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 78,965 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 71,407 miles

Very small crack offside B post near seat belt mount

Fail 4 May 2012 71,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Very small crack offside B post near seat belt mount

Pass 12 May 2011 62,454 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

perishing to o/s/r tyre

play to n/s/r wheel bearing

signs of corrosion to front brake ferrules

strong advise corrosion to o/s/f chassis

Fail 12 May 2011 62,454 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

perishing to o/s/r tyre

play to n/s/r wheel bearing

signs of corrosion to front brake ferrules

strong advise corrosion to o/s/f chassis

Pass 5 May 2010 55,520 miles

corrosion to both front brake ferrules

corrosion to exhaust

damage to front no plate

perishing to n/s/r tyre

signs of corrosion to o/s/f chassis

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 May 2010 55,520 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both front brake ferrules

corrosion to exhaust

damage to front no plate

perishing to n/s/r tyre

signs of corrosion to o/s/f chassis

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,935 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 52,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 49,255 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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N103 AUY is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 80,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N103 AUY, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N103 AUY is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N103 AUY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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