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AA08 XFE

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,597 mi
Last recorded71,597 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 71,597 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting has slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2024 66,381 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear bush deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 61,987 miles

slight play in near side front top suspension mount

Pass 18 Nov 2022 58,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 54,023 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2020 51,757 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2020 51,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 17 May 2019 48,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall scuffed

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 22 May 2018 46,001 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 46,001 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 42,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 39,727 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre slightly uneven wear

Pass 21 May 2015 35,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2014 31,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2013 27,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 27,279 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2012 24,790 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 24,790 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,614 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 XFE is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

AA08 XFE is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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