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AB08 DGU

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,626 mi
Last recorded71,626 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 71,626 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 71,595 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 66,558 miles

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2024 61,097 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central centre exhaust box corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear no revers lights

Fail 5 Apr 2024 61,090 miles

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

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Central centre exhaust box corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear no revers lights

Pass 7 Dec 2022 54,133 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 51,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,938 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 48,938 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,634 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 47,634 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,682 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 46,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 76,448 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 45,884 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 43,808 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,946 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,533 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,602 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,020 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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AB08 DGU is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc 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 AB08 DGU, 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 DGU registered?

AB08 DGU is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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