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AA53 RRR

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,422 mi
Last recorded70,422 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 RRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 70,422 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 70,422 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2024 66,702 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 61,775 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished on inner and outer surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake excessive reserve travel

excessive oil advice check

Fail 6 Jan 2024 61,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished on inner and outer surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake excessive reserve travel

excessive oil advice check

Pass 21 Dec 2022 54,904 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 54,904 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 46,631 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2021 46,631 miles

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

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

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2020 34,911 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 20,880 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 14,687 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 14,867 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 13,283 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 11,641 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 9,463 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 8,162 miles

small cut in ns wiper blade

Pass 9 Dec 2013 7,163 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 5,925 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 4,069 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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AA53 RRR is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 AA53 RRR, 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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AA53 RRR is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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