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2018 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · OS02 ALX

OS02 ALX

2018 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 72,983 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2018 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
Recorded Mileage
72,983 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1398cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 at 72,983 miles. While the record shows a failure on that same date, the immediate pass with no recorded defects indicates that the owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues. The history reflects a consistent pattern of annual passes, suggesting that the core mechanical and structural integrity has remained maintained over the last two years. The mileage profile is consistent with typical annual usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,123 miles per year. March 2024 and March 2025, the car covered 11,562 miles, followed by an additional 8,524 miles in the year leading up to the 2026 test. This regularity suggests consistent operation rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for maintaining components like rubber seals and brake systems that prevent seizing or excessive corrosion. Despite the clean test results, the recorded failures in March 2024 and March 2026 indicate that specific components required attention prior to approval. Since the record does not list the specific reasons for these initial failures, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components to check for signs of premature wear. Particular attention should be paid to surface corrosion on the exhaust system and structural welds, as these are common areas of failure for this model as they age, regardless of mileage.
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OS02 ALX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
  • 72,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

OS02 ALX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 22:59
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Vauxhall Corsa (OS02 ALX) between March 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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OS02 ALX Mileage History

  1. 05/03/202452,897 mi
  2. 06/03/202452,897 mi
  3. 05/03/202564,459 mi+11,562 mi
  4. 04/03/202672,983 mi+8,524 mi
  5. 04/03/202672,983 mi

Average of roughly 10,061 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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78
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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