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AA08 XRG

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,464 mi
Last recorded104,464 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 104,464 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 2.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 99,630 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 93,819 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,459 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe & supension arms corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,486 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front sub frame & suspension arms corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 90,486 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front sub frame & suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 88,348 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,628 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,956 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 82,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 80,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 22 Jul 2017 79,031 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,438 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,419 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,082 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 64,774 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 61,583 miles

nearside rear shocker bump stop split

Fail 25 Feb 2012 61,583 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shocker bump stop split

Fail 7 Mar 2011 57,822 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,822 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 XRG is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRG, 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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AA08 XRG is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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