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AA08 XRZ

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,702 mi
Last recorded94,702 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 94,702 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 92,507 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 92,507 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 81,237 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,557 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,490 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 64,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 57,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,322 miles

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 47,318 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,964 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,322 miles

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

both front brake discs showing wear around edges ( lipping )

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,300 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 25,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,324 miles

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

Offside Front 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 XRZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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