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AB08 VXD

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,384 mi
Last recorded57,384 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 57,384 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 57,384 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 56,507 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 56,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 55,527 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 54,040 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,356 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,521 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 43,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 38,478 miles

nsf outer brake pad getting low

Fail 2 Mar 2018 38,477 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf outer brake pad getting low

osr sidelight not working 1 of 2

Pass 11 Mar 2017 32,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 19,823 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 14,238 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 8,402 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 5,986 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 5,018 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 VXD 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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

AB08 VXD is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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