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A10 APH

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

119,988 mi
Last recorded119,988 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 APH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 119,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 119,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 119,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 114,843 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 114,843 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 109,628 miles

all four tyres are worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2023 104,231 miles

front subframe and both front wishbones are corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 97,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe is corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2022 97,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe is corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front subframe is corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 91,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front subframe is corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 84,837 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 84,836 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 78,136 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,898 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front section of exhaust corroded, flexi section deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,413 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 70,413 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,436 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded,

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 66,436 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust hangers corroded,

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

inner face of front brake discs slightly corroded and worn around outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 53,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,673 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 42,673 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,672 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,822 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 23,822 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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A10 APH is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 61,061 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A10 APH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A10 APH is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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