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AA08 UYU

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,850 mi
Last recorded87,850 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 87,850 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 87,850 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 84,092 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 79,885 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,806 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,343 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,768 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 72,169 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 72,168 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 70,488 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,665 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,660 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 66,660 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,989 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 62,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,742 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,970 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,694 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,492 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge but has 3/4 legal central tread

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 UYU is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

AA08 UYU is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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