Vauxhall Corsa power steering not working on start up

You need to get your battery load tested and your alternator charging rate checked also .

Thanks, just purchased the car so had been sitting on the forecourt for a few weeks, so battery maybe low. Will be doing a long drive tomorrow so hopefully that might help matters

Sitting for a long time may have caused it as you suggest . Your trip may boost it back up , if not a trickle charge should do if battery has no weak cells . Alternator would SEEM to be ok if after short journey it has put enough back into the battery to clear fault . Enjoy your drive .

Thanks again for your advice - much appreciated