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W218 OAU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,776 mi
Last recorded62,776 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 OAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,776 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 62,776 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,417 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,560 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 56,520 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,177 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Aug 2013 52,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,976 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,429 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 41,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,892 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,791 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 23 Aug 2008 30,447 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT BLOW FROM REAR SILENCER FLANGE.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,351 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 26,351 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,294 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 23,040 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Dec 2005 23,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W218 OAU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W218 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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W218 OAU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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