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AA08 RTV

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

16,817 mi
Last recorded16,817 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 16,817 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 15,994 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 15,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 15,500 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 14,946 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 14,945 miles

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

handbrake light on

Pass 7 May 2021 14,652 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 14,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 13,378 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 13,280 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 13,179 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 12,778 miles

Nearside Front age related cracks in sidewall

Nearside Rear age related cracks in sidewall

Offside Front age related cracks in sidewall

Offside Rear age related cracks in sidewall

Pass 5 May 2015 12,421 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 12,139 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 11,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 8,694 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 6,975 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 RTV is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 RTV registered?

AA08 RTV is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is AA08 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 RTV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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