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AA08 AYH

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,180 mi
Last recorded78,180 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 AYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,180 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 77,747 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 77,747 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 77,107 miles

front sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,886 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,359 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,872 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 75,872 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 73,574 miles

scratch on screen but visibility not affected

Fail 13 May 2019 73,574 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

scratch on screen but visibility not affected

Pass 9 May 2018 71,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 69,452 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 65,490 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 65,490 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothsides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2015 61,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 57,056 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,831 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 45,321 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 45,231 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 33,650 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 AYH is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYH, 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 AYH registered?

AA08 AYH is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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