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AA08 AYC

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,790 mi
Last recorded80,790 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 80,790 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 79,658 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 78,453 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 76,657 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 74,635 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 72,830 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 71,095 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 71,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 68,553 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 65,092 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 61,094 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 61,092 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 55,922 miles

Nearside front tyre has kerb damage

Pass 11 May 2015 51,543 miles

Nearside front tyre has kerb damage

Pass 6 May 2014 44,858 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT BULGE IN N/S/F TYRE

Pass 7 May 2013 38,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2012 32,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 25,029 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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AA08 AYC is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AA08 AYC, 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 AYC registered?

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

Is AA08 AYC safe to buy?

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