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Vauxhall Corsa Sri Premium Turbo Auto (2021)

491 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.9% first-time pass rate

2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Premium Turbo Auto

CarHunch analysed 491 real MOT records for the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Premium Turbo Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 491 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2021 Corsa achieves an 88.5% first-time pass rate, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, which suggests solid build quality and fewer serious issues cropping up early. Dangerous defects are rare at 8.2%, so safety concerns aren't a major red flag.

At just under 23,000 miles median mileage, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains the strong pass performance. The average vehicle racks up 0.32 failures and 1.8 advisories per test—mostly minor wear items—so when you buy one, budget for routine maintenance but don't expect structural surprises; have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the gearbox and turbo condition, as automatics and forced induction are the costlier components to repair on this model.

The 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Premium Turbo Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (89.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
89.9%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
8.2%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.32
Over 2.4 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
23k
Middle half: 18k–30k
For context
✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 491 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Premium Turbo Auto

Based on MOT data from 491 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 488 89.9% 0.32

Colour Breakdown

Based on 493 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Premium Turbo Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 37.9%
187
Grey 19.7%
97
White 17.2%
85
Blue 12%
59
Red 8.7%
43
Orange 4.5%
22

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Premium Turbo Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,801
typical
17,734
low mileage
29,600
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Premium Turbo Auto vehicles fall between 17,734 and 29,600 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 17,734 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
✓ 17,734–29,600 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Premium Turbo Autos sit.
⚠ Over 39,960 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Premium Turbo Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Premium Turbo Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 464 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

31 464 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.32
Avg failures per vehicle
1.8
Avg advisories per vehicle
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