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AA08 RSX

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,371 mi
Last recorded82,371 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 82,371 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,594 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,087 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer layer falling off

air con leak

battery terminals loose

coolant bottle empty

heater motor not working

service light on

Fail 19 Jan 2020 78,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer layer falling off

air con leak

battery terminals loose

coolant bottle empty

heater motor not working

service light on

Pass 31 Dec 2018 72,240 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 72,240 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play in arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,020 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 72,020 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,665 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 68,665 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,708 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,820 miles

both front tyres are getting low on edges.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are getting low on edges.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,967 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 53,967 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,293 miles

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,389 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,864 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear bumper insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to n/s/r sill not sharp

Fail 4 Mar 2011 33,864 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear bumper insecure

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 RSX is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RSX, 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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AA08 RSX is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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