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AA08 RVJ

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,493 mi
Last recorded150,493 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 150,493 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 150,493 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 144,217 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 137,809 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 137,805 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 137,726 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 132,934 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 128,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5014 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 128,533 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge 195/55/16 87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen topped up prior to test (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5014 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 125,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 124,015 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 124,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 122,903 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 122,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,690 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 105,806 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 105,806 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,817 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,087 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 28,669 miles

nearside headlamp mount broken not affecting beam pattern

Fail 1 May 2012 28,669 miles

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

nearside headlamp mount broken not affecting beam pattern

Pass 3 May 2011 25,018 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 RVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

AA08 RVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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