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A8 CXD

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,601 mi
Last recorded48,601 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 48,601 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 42,951 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

back box outer skin

Pass 8 Aug 2023 36,831 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 25,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 25,832 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 13,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 11,026 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 10,778 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 30 Aug 2018 10,408 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 9,999 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 9,984 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 9,450 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 8,836 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 7,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 7,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Sep 2012 5,887 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 4,711 miles

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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A8 CXD is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 CXD, 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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What year was A8 CXD registered?

A8 CXD is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is A8 CXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 CXD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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