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AB08 WDS

2008 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,576 mi
Last recorded162,576 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsa61,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 162,576 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 149,108 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 139,418 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 130,114 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 120,919 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 110,750 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 104,031 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,096 miles

Rear exhaust skin peeling

Fail 1 Jul 2019 98,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust skin peeling

Pass 12 Jul 2018 90,479 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,022 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 84,021 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,834 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,015 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,852 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,510 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,805 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 WDS is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 WDS registered?

AB08 WDS is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 WDS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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