common fault is the steering rack.
warranty would've just run out on a 52 plate :(

Sounds like your mate has a broken front coil spring put your hand in to the front strut and at the bottom of the spring carrier see if there is a lump of broken coil spring lying in there.

Just need a little advice as Im not the most mechanically minded person.

My mates just bought a 52plate Corsa (in standard un modded form)

Apparently, theres a noise coming from under the drivers side of the car. Its a rattling and is worse when going over speed bumps. It can also be felt through the wheel on uneven roads.

My first impressions would either be something loose on the exhaust or more than likely something wrong with the drivers front shock.

Any help would be cool and appreciated

Cheers
Rob