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AB08 WDF

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,528 mi
Last recorded161,528 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 161,528 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 161,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 134,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 108,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 108,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 89,207 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 89,152 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 81,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,139 miles

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

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

engine breather pipe split open

o/sr suspension bump stop broken off

Pass 11 May 2019 70,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 63,779 miles

both fron tyres have small cuts no cords exposed

both rear tyres perishing slightly and have small cuts. no cords exposed

Pass 13 May 2017 57,398 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

engine breather hoses swollen

Pass 14 May 2016 51,637 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

breather hoses swollen

exhaust flexy beginning to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2015 47,426 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2015 47,426 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 41,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs beginning to corrode

Pass 18 May 2013 31,625 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bodywork damaged

Fail 18 May 2013 31,625 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bodywork damaged

Fail 19 May 2012 25,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2012 25,381 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 18,451 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 WDF is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

AB08 WDF is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AB08 WDF safe to buy?

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