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AB08 DGZ

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,540 mi
Last recorded106,540 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 106,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 100,863 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 100,863 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 98,950 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 98,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,862 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,475 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 88,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 82,511 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,511 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 77,626 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 77,626 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,851 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 64,851 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,998 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,901 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 DGZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AB08 DGZ, 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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AB08 DGZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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