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A21 BXR

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,207 mi
Last recorded115,207 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 115,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 115,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 107,299 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,966 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 90,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 86,362 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken on one side (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and Offside bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 2 Dec 2021 86,265 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure OSR shock absorber over extending too far (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken on one side (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and Offside bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 28 Nov 2020 80,416 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 80,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 72,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 72,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 67,598 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 67,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,021 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to split in tread

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,500 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 55,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,682 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,560 miles

deterioration of rea tyre treads - age cracks in tread grooves

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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A21 BXR is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 56,242 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 A21 BXR, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A21 BXR registered?

A21 BXR is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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