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AB08 DHD

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,773 mi
Last recorded60,773 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,773 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 60,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 55,817 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 45,594 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 45,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 37,757 miles

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

Rear both rear shockers have corrosion to bodies

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 37,754 miles

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

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

Rear both rear shockers have corrosion to bodies

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,431 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 32,840 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,875 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,518 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 20,374 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 17,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,536 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 11,664 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 8,499 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 DHD is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DHD, 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 DHD is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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