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AA08 RSV

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,841 mi
Last recorded167,841 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 167,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 167,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 131,182 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 86,519 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,391 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose REAR BOX CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 70,995 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 63,004 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 51,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,238 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 44,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Nov 2013 39,485 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 29,766 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 22,242 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 RSV is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

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

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