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Vauxhall Corsa

Gold · Diesel · 2003 · 1,686 cc

L18 AONMOT history

L18 AON is a gold diesel Vauxhall Corsa first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

L18 AON gold Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Corsa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2025
Mileage
156,560 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 AON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 AON was last recorded at 156,560 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 4,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2007: 69,509 miles, lower than 122,195 miles on 30 Sept 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,315 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,245 miles
Average per year
2,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,560 miles
  • 2023 – 152,315 miles
  • 2022 – 148,939 miles
  • 2021 – 148,905 miles
  • 2020 – 147,286 miles
  • 2018 – 143,759 miles
  • 2017 – 135,771 miles
  • 2016 – 132,389 miles
  • 2014 – 131,921 miles
  • 2013 – 129,198 miles
  • 2012 – 116,566 miles
  • 2011 – 96,197 miles
  • 2010 – 91,535 miles
  • 2009 – 87,341 miles
  • 2008 – 80,068 miles
  • 2007 – 69,509 miles
  • 2006 – 122,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,560 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside top strut mounts movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On limit (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On limit (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,560 miles (+4,245)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    156,560 miles
    Test number
    323082732437
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside top strut mounts movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On limit (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass152,315 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,315 miles
    Test number
    395914408922
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail152,282 miles (+3,343)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,282 miles
    Test number
    199872020905
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,939 miles
    Test number
    198363808701
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  5. Fail148,939 miles (+34)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,939 miles
    Test number
    629376152922
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  6. Fail148,905 miles (+1,619)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,905 miles
    Test number
    486974542135
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both nearside & offside (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play on limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass147,286 miles (+3,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,286 miles
    Test number
    820580753743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,759 miles (+7,988)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,759 miles
    Test number
    569606660729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,771 miles (+3,382)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,771 miles
    Test number
    339371134365
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust supporting rubbers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrosion

  10. Pass132,389 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,389 miles
    Test number
    563515008409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  11. Fail132,389 miles (+468)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,389 miles
    Test number
    929547838973
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  12. Pass131,921 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    131,921 miles
    Test number
    239223174214
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake Advisories : RBT Parking Brake Efficiency 18% - rear parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Fail131,921 miles (+2,723)8 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,921 miles
    Test number
    296352574225
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass129,198 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    129,198 miles
    Test number
    169091363266
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack body

  15. Fail129,188 miles (+12,622)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,188 miles
    Test number
    468900663291
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack body

  16. Pass116,566 miles (+20,369)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    116,566 miles
    Test number
    375745672480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,197 miles12 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,197 miles
    Test number
    817499681065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar linkage ball joint rubbers are split
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight cuts inside outside
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded over fuel tank

  18. Fail96,197 miles (+4,662)3 failures12 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,197 miles
    Test number
    137519181086
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar linkage ball joint rubbers are split
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight cuts inside outside
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded over fuel tank

  19. Pass91,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,535 miles
    Test number
    740583480076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,535 miles (+4,194)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,535 miles
    Test number
    371452680075
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass87,341 miles (+7,273)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,341 miles
    Test number
    450059369018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,068 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,068 miles
    Test number
    132067588479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,026 miles (+10,517)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,026 miles
    Test number
    740710888014
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass69,509 miles (-52,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    69,509 miles
    Test number
    364661677075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass122,195 miles (+8,999)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    122,195 miles
    Test number
    532123576279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass113,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    113,196 miles
    Test number
    812039606162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 AON

Does L18 AON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 AON expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 AON?
The MOT on L18 AON expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 AON done?
L18 AON was recorded at 156,560 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 2,413 miles a year.
Has L18 AON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 AON has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 AON ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 AON find?
L18 AON passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside; front oil leak, but not excessive leaking on limit; front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside top strut mounts movement, and 4 more.

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