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AB08 CDG

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,909 mi
Last recorded74,909 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 74,909 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 64,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 57,459 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,056 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,045 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 43,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,351 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 42,351 miles

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,559 miles

Front tyres perished

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

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Nearside rear tyre soft

Fail 11 Apr 2013 38,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres perished

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

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Nearside rear tyre soft

Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,984 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,315 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 15,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AB08 CDG is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AB08 CDG, 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 AB08 CDG registered?

AB08 CDG is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AB08 CDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 CDG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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