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AA08 AOR

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,425 mi
Last recorded62,425 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 AOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 62,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 60,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 60,760 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 57,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,376 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,246 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 51,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

THE OSF TYRE PRESSURE WAS AT 20 PSI

THE OSR TYRE PRESSURE WAS AT 10 PSI

Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,814 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR AND OSR SEAT BELTS DUE TO A CHILD SEATS FITTED

Fail 16 Jan 2015 47,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR AND OSR SEAT BELTS DUE TO A CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 1 Feb 2014 45,183 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 45,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FILLED WASHERS UP DUE TO STOPPING WHEN TESTED

THE NSF OUTER PAD LOOKS WORN TO TEST MIN AND PAD BACK PLATE MAY SOON TOUCH THE DISC WEAR LIP

THE OSF OUTER PAD IS GETTING LOW AND UNABLE TO SEE HOW LOW THE FRONT INNER PADS ARE AND THERE IS WEAR TO THE OSF BRAKE DISC

THE OSF TYRE PRESSURE WAS AT 16 PSI BEFORE THE MOT.

THE OSR INDICATOR BULB COLOUR IS POOR

THERE LOOKS TO BE OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE

Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,814 miles

I HAVE FILLED UP THE WASHERS AS THEY STOPPED WORKING WHEN THEY WHERE TESTED

THE FRONT BRAKE DISC WEAR NEEDS CHECKING WHEN FRONT PADS ARE FITTED

THE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOKS TO BE GETTING NEAR THE TEST MIN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND BADLY WORN ON THE OUTER EDGES

Pass 28 Jan 2012 38,388 miles

SMALL NAIL IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

THE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

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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AA08 AOR is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AA08 AOR, 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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AA08 AOR is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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