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W241 OAU

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,209 mi
Last recorded103,209 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 OAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,209 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,297 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 101,265 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 99,870 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,749 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,743 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 93,876 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 87,762 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 85,041 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 82,731 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 82,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 77,259 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 71,538 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 71,491 miles

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

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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W241 OAU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W241 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 W241 OAU registered?

W241 OAU is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W241 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W241 OAU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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