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V686 AVV

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

41,316 mi
Last recorded41,316 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 AVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2019 41,316 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general heavy surface corrosion underside ,undersills, floor suspension etc

Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,062 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 39,059 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,632 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,482 miles

Corrosion in front and rear suspension components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 33,061 miles

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

exhaust blow centre section

horn poor

Fail 13 Jul 2015 33,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust blow centre section

horn poor

Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,244 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades poor

Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,268 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Ferrules corroded on both front flexible brake pipes.

Stone chip outside zone A is less than 40mm.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,726 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Metal ferrules corroded on both front flexible brake pipes.

Small chip in centre of screen.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 30,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded

horn note poor

Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs corroded

horn note poor

Pass 9 Jul 2010 29,828 miles

Small chip in centre of screen.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 29,828 miles

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

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

Small chip in centre of screen.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,111 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Grease leaking around left front CV boot. No sign that the boot is loose or of a split in the boot.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 29,108 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Grease leaking around left front CV boot. No sign that the boot is loose or of a split in the boot.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,553 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 28,553 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,710 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 27,710 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Right rear tyre perished.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,075 miles

Exhaust touching body on rear.

Right rear tyre perished.

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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V686 AVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,081 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 V686 AVV, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V686 AVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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