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AA08 EPX

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,740 mi
Last recorded85,740 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 85,740 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Windscreen washer not working Nearside and offside. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 85,609 miles

Front Stone chips to wind screen

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 85,353 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 85,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,138 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,833 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 84,833 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,448 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 81,448 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,112 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,040 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,678 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,884 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedle rubber worn

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedle rubber worn

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,522 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,975 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,935 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 EPX is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EPX, 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 EPX registered?

AA08 EPX is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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