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W124 OAJ

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,689 mi
Last recorded165,689 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 OAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 165,689 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 133,517 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 109,181 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 84,960 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,433 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 62,433 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,742 miles

front brakes have slight uneven brake apllication

general corrosion on under side of vehicle for age of car

Fail 27 Feb 2017 61,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside inner sils corroded but not cinsidered excessive

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,135 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 60,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,204 miles

general corrosion to both rear inner sills

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2015 58,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

general corrosion to both rear inner sills

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,264 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 56,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,279 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 53,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,567 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,956 miles

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,050 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 48,050 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,909 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Sep 2008 45,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,422 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,422 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,069 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Jul 2006 41,069 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

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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W124 OAJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W124 OAJ, 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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What year was W124 OAJ registered?

W124 OAJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W124 OAJ safe to buy?

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