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AA08 XLD

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,724 mi
Last recorded90,724 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 90,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 90,724 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 84,547 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,526 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,713 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 69,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,866 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 68,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,301 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 64,235 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 64,235 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,213 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 60,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,254 miles

slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,731 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,448 miles

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

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 XLD is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

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

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