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W178 OAU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

114,171 mi
Last recorded114,171 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 OAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2015 114,171 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 114,171 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 111,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 111,259 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 107,802 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 107,802 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 102,620 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 102,620 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,665 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 101,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 96,732 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 96,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 92,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 92,261 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 83,038 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 83,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 72,604 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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W178 OAU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W178 OAU, 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 W178 OAU registered?

W178 OAU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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