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AB08 OBL

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,126 mi
Last recorded83,126 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 83,126 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 83,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also slightly cracking ()

Pass 24 Jun 2020 79,288 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 79,210 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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 17 Jun 2019 69,211 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,802 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,869 miles

discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2017 40,475 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,161 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,927 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,520 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,639 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 12,819 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 OBL is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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