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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,229 cc

R16 MAUMOT history

R16 MAU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 5 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

R16 MAU silver Vauxhall Corsa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
72,411 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MAU was last recorded at 72,411 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,246 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
4,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,411 miles
  • 2024 – 60,559 miles
  • 2023 – 55,213 miles
  • 2022 – 50,946 miles
  • 2021 – 48,113 miles
  • 2020 – 47,544 miles
  • 2019 – 40,146 miles
  • 2018 – 38,940 miles
  • 2017 – 35,298 miles
  • 2016 – 28,893 miles
  • 2015 – 21,724 miles
  • 2014 – 19,521 miles
  • 2013 – 17,041 miles
  • 2011 – 12,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,411 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront bumper tapped upRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,411 miles (+165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,411 miles
    Test number
    124416797467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper tapped up

  2. Fail72,246 miles (+226)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,246 miles
    Test number
    229877564486
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high high will not adjust down (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper tapped up

  3. Fail72,020 miles (+11,461)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,020 miles
    Test number
    149640154044
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly insecure

  4. Pass60,559 miles (+5,346)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,559 miles
    Test number
    418232980982
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass55,213 miles (+4,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,213 miles
    Test number
    913276772103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass50,946 miles (+2,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,946 miles
    Test number
    509618390834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass48,113 miles (+569)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,113 miles
    Test number
    460204832762
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass47,544 miles (+7,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,544 miles
    Test number
    358442442866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,146 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,146 miles
    Test number
    653838788008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,940 miles (+3,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,940 miles
    Test number
    774981741529
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaking from oil pressure switch
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre outer edge bald and close to limits
    • AdvisoryOff side front, and off side rear indicators fading to white

  11. Pass35,298 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,298 miles
    Test number
    464906811841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,893 miles (+7,169)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,893 miles
    Test number
    902037708989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,724 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,724 miles
    Test number
    666704504167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Fail21,716 miles (+2,195)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,716 miles
    Test number
    438377907545
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  15. Pass19,521 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    19,521 miles
    Test number
    855485874237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail19,521 miles (+2,480)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,521 miles
    Test number
    907105174253
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass17,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    17,041 miles
    Test number
    626762183230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,038 miles (+4,681)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,038 miles
    Test number
    797262083279
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass12,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    12,357 miles
    Test number
    385819031367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 MAU

Does R16 MAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 MAU expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 MAU?
The MOT on R16 MAU expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 MAU done?
R16 MAU was recorded at 72,411 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,327 miles a year.
Has R16 MAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MAU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 MAU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 MAU find?
R16 MAU passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; front bumper tapped up.

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