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A4 VBE

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,769 mi
Last recorded56,769 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 56,769 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 54,175 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 51,740 miles

both rear shocks bump stops perished

Fail 16 Nov 2023 51,740 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shocks bump stops perished

Pass 18 Nov 2022 48,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 46,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 44,734 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 40,634 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 40,634 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 35,865 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 29,348 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 23,235 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 18,846 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 18,846 miles

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 20 May 2014 14,242 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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A4 VBE is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A4 VBE, 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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A4 VBE is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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