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AA08 ATO

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,241 mi
Last recorded60,241 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ATO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 60,241 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 60,239 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 50,143 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 39,775 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 39,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 31,787 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 29,321 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 29,321 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 28,079 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 26,999 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 26,999 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 25,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,756 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,902 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 21,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,016 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 18,069 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 15,459 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 15,459 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ATO is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ATO, 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 AA08 ATO registered?

AA08 ATO is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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