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AB08 DHM

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,461 mi
Last recorded116,461 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 116,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 112,930 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 112,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover /Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 110,611 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover /Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 103,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear when rotated wheel found squeaking noise from brake.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 93,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 186-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 84,206 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,445 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Knock from front suspension

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Oil leak

Play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,514 miles

Play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,714 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 59,712 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,271 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,193 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,649 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 26,400 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 20,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,660 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 6 May 2011 13,526 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 DHM is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DHM, 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 DHM registered?

AB08 DHM is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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